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BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

While working out at a gym in Golden recently, someone approached Ty Scrable and asked if he was associated with Colorado School of Mines. Scrable had to explain that, no, he’s just a Golden resident.

Unfortunately, Scrable said, this isn’t the rst time it’s happened.

“I get that a lot,” he said. “People think I’m a student, professor or tourist because I’m Black.”

Systemic racism stubbornly remains in Golden. But, as Scrable said, it has morphed from Ku

Klux Klan demonstrations in the 1920s and racist housing policies in the 1940s to something less overt but still widespread and endlessly frustrating.

Because White people make up the overwhelming majority in the city and, thus, are seen as the norm, Scrable said, “many people don’t view me as part of my own community.”

In the wake of Black Lives Matter demonstrations in the summer of 2020, many cities and newspapers across the United States have started reckoning with their pasts, examining how they’ve contributed to systemic racism, learning what they can do to be more inclusive and fair.

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e Golden community has started the process, and now it’s the Golden Transcript’s turn. e newspaper, which now is part of Colorado Community Media, isn’t immune to biased coverage. is report is the product of its journalists attempting to examine the paper’s coverage of the Black community since the Civil Rights era and own up to its mistakes.

Since 1866, the Golden Transcript — known as the Colorado Transcript for its rst 103 years — has been a record keeper for Je erson County. While its stories are extensive and valuable, SEE FOR THE RECORD, P16

VOLUME 157 | ISSUE 9

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Golden High School is a place where wishes come true. At least, that’s how it felt during the school’s sixth annual Wish Week.

During Feb. 6-10, the school community raised more than $20,000 for Make-A-Wish Colorado. e nal count wasn’t available as of 2:30 p.m. Feb. 13, but school o cials hoped GHS had reached its $35,000 goal. e Demons were hoping to reach the $200,000 fundraising mark for Make-A-Wish Colorado since they started hosting Wish Week six years ago.

Principal Brian Conroy said Wish Week has been successful, “even during the COVID year.” He attributed its success to the students’ passion and the community’s generosity, as everyone wants to give back.

“ e more money we raise, the more wishes we can help grant,” sta member Adam Mitchell added.

At GHS, Wish Week is a mix of fundraising events and spirit-week-type activities like Anything But a Backpack Day and Disney Day.

On Monday, the school hosted an assembly for this year’s featured Make-A-Wish child, 6-year-old Everly Carson. en, on Tuesday, it hosted a Frozen Fest for Goldenarea schools.

On Wednesday, GHS students had “penny stalls,” where students brought pennies to class and had their

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Golden High School raises more than $20,000 during Wish Week

When you wish upon a star

6-year-old Everly celebrates golden birthday at GHS

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For weeks, Everly Carson and her family were counting down the days until Feb. 6. Her parents said Everly told everyone at the hospital how excited she was to spend her sixth birthday — her golden birthday — at Golden High School.

And the Demons didn’t disappoint.

GHS hosted Everly, a Make-A-Wish child, and her family for its Feb. 6 assembly to kick o Wish Week and celebrate Everly’s birthday. Everyone surprised her with a visit from Queen Elsa from “Frozen,” a tour of the school’s decorations in her honor and a cupcake party.

As part of its annual Wish Week, the school features a child from Make-A-Wish Colorado, and bases its events and decorations on the child’s wishes and favorite things.

is year, organizing students and sta members used “Frozen,” other Disney movies and tigers — Everly’s favorites — for their Wish Week themes.

Everly has been in love with “Frozen” since she rst saw it, mom Nicole Carson said, adding how their family has “every toy and clothing item you can imagine” from the franchise.

Everly’s wishes include meeting Queen Elsa and going to Disney World. While she’s not able to travel yet, Make-A-Wish Colorado and GHS granted her birthday wish to meet Queen Elsa during the Feb. 6 assembly.

“She’s had some big smiles on her face this morning,” Everly’s dad Brad Carson said as Everly talked to Queen Elsa at the cupcake party. “… Can’t really top this.”

Although Everly’s cancer is now in remission, she’s been diagnosed with a serious kidney disease from her cancer treatment. She visits the hospital frequently for dialysis, which Brad said seems to help with her energy levels.

But, other than the hospital and visits with family, Everly doesn’t get

out much.

Visiting GHS for her birthday was a little overwhelming, her parents said, but it was lots of fun for her. She loved seeing Queen Elsa and eating her cupcakes while growling like a tiger.

is year marks the sixth Wish Week at GHS. In its rst ve years, the school raised more than $185,000 for Make-A-Wish Colorado, helping the organization grant about 20 wishes. Wish coordinator Kelcey Beckman which includes the Wish Weeks’ featured children, as well as others.

anks to GHS, other schools and the greater community, MakeA-Wish Colorado is celebrating 40 years of helping children like Everly and their families navigate a very stressful time. In fact, Beckman added, many doctors now include Make-A-Wish in their treatment plans for children with critical illnesses, so they can build up their physical and emotional strength.

Beckman praised Golden High School’s amazing work with its Wish Weeks over the past ve years, both in terms of the money raised and its annual activities.

e Carsons likewise complimented the school’s e orts for Everly’s birthday and the Golden community’s continual generosity for Make-AWish Colorado and its work.

As Nicole said: “ ank you for showing up for my kid.”

Everly Carson, a Make-A-Wish child, celebrates her sixth birthday at Golden High School Feb. 6. Everly’s birthday coincided with the start of GHS’ annual Wish Week, which benefits Make-A-Wish Colorado.

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Everly Carson, a Make-A-Wish child, celebrates her sixth birthday at Golden High School Feb. 6. Everly’s birthday coincided with the start of GHS’ annual Wish Week, which benefits Make-A-Wish Colorado.

Everly Carson, 6, and her family visit Golden High School’s Wish Week assembly Feb. 6.

Je co teacher’s union bargains for higher pay and more planning time

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Compensation was one of the top bargaining priorities that the Jefferson County Education Association, the county’s teacher’s union, presented to the Board of Education, along with the need for more paid planning time.

Colorado Environment Film Festival Is Back Live Next Week, Featuring 90+ Films

Golden Real Estate has proudly cosponsored this unique film festival for at least a decade. For the first time since 2020, the festival is back live at the American Mountaineering Center (AMC) in downtown Golden Feb. 23-26, but most of the films can also be viewed with an online pass starting the following week.

During the pandemic, the festival (“CEFF”) was only virtual, and I loved it because I was able to see far more films than I could have seen in person.

Meanwhile, if you go online to http:// ceff2023.eventive.org/films, you get to read descriptions and view trailers for all 97 films in the festival. At right is a screenshot from that website, showing just three of those films’ thumbnails. I was particularly drawn to “The Power

of Activism,” and look forward to seeing the full 53-minute Australian film about six young women activists out to save the planet. “Purple Haze” is about the purple martin, described as “America’s favorite backyard bird.”

An in-person “all access” pass costs $90 and can be purchased at the same website. The virtual pass is $75.

As before, the films are combined into 28 “collections” such as the “Activism Collection” (my favorite), which can be purchased for $12 each if you don’t want to buy the all-access or virtual pass. All the information is on that website. Click on the “Menu” link at the top left of the website to see the various pages with all the information you need to attend the festival.

Bill in Legislature Would Enlarge Board of Commissioners

Back in 2013-2014, I was part of a group called “Jeffco5” which ran an unsuccessful petition drive to put on the 2014 ballot an initiative that would increase the number of Jeffco Commissioners from three to five and to require that they be elected by district instead of at large.

At the time, the Jeffco Board of Commissioners consisted to two Republicans and one Democrat, and they voted 2-1 against enlarging the board to five members, hence the petition drive. Like our 5-member school board, all three commissioners must run countywide, even though they are assigned one-third of the county as their “district.”

I mistakenly assumed that once at least two of the commissioners were Democrats, that they would put the measure on the ballot. Currently, all three commissioners are Democrats, and it’s still not happening.

Last week I ran into one of the commissioners, Andy Kerr, at an event honoring Brittany Petterson, our new member of Congress who succeeded Ed Perlmutter, and asked him about the idea.

He said he favored it, but informed me about a bill (HB23-1180 ) being put forward in the General Assembly by Rep. Bob Marshall and State Sen. Kevin Priola which would require all counties with a population over 70,000 to have five county commissioners, at least three of whom are elected by district. Andy told me that if that measure fails, he

would consider convincing his fellow commissioners to put such a measure on the Jeffco ballot this fall.

Colorado’s Open Meetings Law (OML), which originated in a citizen initiative known as the Colorado Sunshine Act of 1972, defines a meeting as “any kind of gathering, convened to discuss public business, in person, by telephone, electronically, or by other means of communication.” It prohibits any members constituting a quorum of a “local public body” from even talking with each other about a public policy without that meeting being given “full and timely notice” and being opened to the public.

The implications are that any Jeffco commissioner who converses with or emails a fellow commissioner about a county policy or issue is violating state law, because together they would constitute a quorum of the 3-member Board of County Commissioners. To me, this is the compelling reason why the board must be enlarged to five members.

The argument for electing the commissioners (and school board members) by district instead of at large is equally compelling. If each commissioner must win the votes of a plurality of voters countywide, he or she is not going to give his assigned portion of the county the attention it deserves.

I will testify in favor or HB23-1180 and urged our commissioner to do so as well.

As in past festivals, there is a free (but ticket required) “Community Opening Night” on the 23rd which includes announcement of the winning films in various categories. It starts at 6 pm in the AMC auditorium and is followed at 7:15 by the screening of seven of the awardwinning films, ranging from a one-

ue for the festival at the American Mountaineering Center, but a second theater is created in the AMC’s event center to accommodate all the screenings, which begin at 10 a.m. from Friday through Sunday. The virtual access ticket (which I’m going to get) allows you seven days to watch any or all of the films on demand.

The festival features young filmmakers from around the nation including

minute PSA to a couple 23-minute films. I never miss this event, which is held in the AMC’s Foss auditorium.

Although CEFF is an international film festival, several of the “collections” feature films made by Colorado filmmakers. There are also 16 “accessible collections” which are either captioned, subtitled or have no dialog. One collection is of the “Top 10 Best Kids’ Short Films.”

Other collections which caught my attention include: Art in Nature; Climate Chaos; Feathered Friends & More; Innovation & Inspiration; Off the Beaten Path; People to Know; Special Places; Unique Solutions; and two Wildlife Collections

If you are reading this column in time, there’s a free Festival Preview at the University of Denver’s Sturm Hall on Thursday, Feb. 16th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

The Foss auditorium is the main ven-

Hawaiian youth-made films like “Sunscreen Standoff,” and local Colorado young filmmakers like Taylor Saulsbury who gives voice to her generation's climate anxieties, creating portraits of resistance and resilience in “Right Here. Right Now.”

Join in the free virtual “Green Bag Lunch & Learn Series” to hear from local experts as they dig deeper into current event environmental issues, including a closer look at the impact of Climate Chaos on young people’s mental health (Wednesday, March 1st at noon).

By attending the festival in person, you get to join the conversation with Filmmaker Q&A Sessions after many of the films to chat live with the filmmakers in attendance or watch one of the many recorded sessions to hear the secrets and intriguing behind-the-scenes stories of the films featured in this year’s festival. Don’t miss this great festival!

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The JCEA presented bargaining points to the Je co Board of Education

teachers count them as a way to stall the day’s lesson plans. Wednesday also saw the annual Peach Fuzz boys volleyball tournament, where a record 16 teams competed this year. en, the Demons capped o their Wish Week with various activities at Friday’s girls and boys basketball games. e student council hosted chuck-a-duck, where people threw rubber ducks as close to midcourt as possible; miracle minutes, which asked attendees to donate as much as possible in a minute; and the annual wing-eating contest. is year’s wing-eaters raised more than $8,000 by themselves. Four students — one from each grade — and one teacher received wings with spiciness based on how much money each of them raised.

Senior Johnny Meyers raised more than $2,700 to earn the least spicy wings, and won his second consecutive wing-eating contest. He recalled how, last year, he raised less than $800 total. is year, he raised more than $800 on Friday alone by going around to classrooms during his free period.

While he was ultimately “winging” his fundraising strategy, he felt better about how much money he raised this year. He thanked everyone who contributed, reiterating how “change makes change.”

Mitchell and Hollis Geeslin, a junior on student council, described how Wish Week wouldn’t be possible without the community’s

help. Local businesses, schools and families help GHS put these events together. e student council starts planning the following year’s Wish Week in April, Mitchell said, so it takes a lot of work.

Geeslin said all their e orts are worthwhile because the week helps bring the community together and raises money for a good cause. She’s also appreciated meeting the school’s featured Make-A-Wish chil-

dren in the last two years.

Student council members Jane Bengston, Lizzy Trapp and River Bochow all thought the entire school singing “Happy Birthday” to Everly during the Feb. 6 Wish Week assembly was a special moment. Bengston added how she felt it was easy for the students to connect with Everly, and appreciated hosting her for her golden birthday.

Overall, Bengston said she loved Wish Week for its approachability. e senior class president recalled how “as a freshman, it was something easy to participate in.” is was Geeslin’s fth year helping to organize Wish Week, as she was on student council at Bell Middle School as well. In that time, she’s enjoyed seeing “good participation and good spirit” from the entire Golden community. She added: “It’s my favorite week of the year.”

Golden High School student council members River Bochow, foreground, and Lizzy Trapp assemble rubber ducks for Chuck-a-Duck during the school’s Feb. 10 basketball games. Chuck-a-Duck, which involved people throwing ducks as close to center court as possible, was one of the fundraising activities for the school’s annual Wish

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“We need to respect educators as experts, and ensure their voices are centered when making decisions regarding learning and working conditions,” Brooke Williams, the JCEA president, said at the start of the Feb. 1 meeting.

Eleven members of the JCEA were in attendance, with Williams’ statement setting the tone for most of their points to the Board including that the need for more planning time was not just a matter of convenience for teachers, but the only way to better the District’s education.

“Even if teachers are receiving all their plan time (225 minutes per week) it is not enough,” part of the JCEA’s presentation said. Addressing learning gaps “are not going to happen on the y,” they added.

Board Vice President Susan Miller questioned how to analytically show that extra planning time was actually e ective.

“I would like to know, you said at the very beginning in bargaining, we’d improve student learning outcomes, and I’d like to understand how that happens,” Miller said. “Because I’d like to understand if we give more PLC time, if we provide more planning at the di erent levels, etc., what is the bene t for our children that we should be able to measure?”

Williams told Colorado Community Media that she “doesn’t think it’s any secret that teachers need time to make phone calls to parents, they need time to grade and they need

time to prepare their lessons.”

She added that having enough time to also observe other teachers would be bene cial.

“We’re not asking for less time with our kids, we’re just asking that our planning time be protected,” she said.

Compensation was the other major topic of discussion. e JCEA said they feel good about the previous salary increases for this school year, but that, due to rising costs of living, “people are seeing whatever raise they got going away.”

“Most of the time it feels like we are ghting just to stay even with where we were,” they added.

According to a survey by the JCEA, 61% of educators thought that higher compensation would help solve the issue of teacher shortages. e union cited state-wide statistics from the Colorado Education Association that found almost 65% of teachers were thinking of leaving the profession, and that this shortage is negatively a ecting all teachers.

In connection with compensation, the JCEA also said teacher’s insurance had too high premiums and was so costly that their children were qualifying for medicaid.

“It’s absolutely ridiculous that I’ve lived in Je co for 13 years, and every year my two kids qualify for medicaid because I’ve never been able to add them to the District’s plan with my single income as a classroom teacher. It’s beyond ridiculous, it’s insulting,” said one comment the JCEA presented from their survey.

According to the JCEA’s presented schedule, they hope for bargaining to be nished by May.

Je co Sheri K-9 killed trying to apprehend suspect in Golden

29-year-old suspect arrested for animal cruelty, felony menacing

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Golden Police Department has identi ed the 29-year-old man who reportedly killed a Je erson County Sheri K-9 and pointed a gun at an o cer early Feb. 13.

Eduardo Armando Romero was arrested on suspicion of 12 possible charges, including aggravated animal cruelty, felony menacing, motor vehicle theft and driving under the in uence. After being cleared by medical personnel, he was taken to the county jail Feb. 13.

e Je co Sheri ’s O ce conrmed K-9 Gra t died at the scene Feb. 13. e community gave Gra t a formal law enforcement procession from Golden to Fort Collins later that morning.

Gra t had been with JCSO since 2015, and was trained in narcotics detection, tracking, apprehension and other disciplines. JCSO posted on its Facebook page that Gra t gave his life to protect his handler and other o cers on scene.

“Gra t is one of us,” the sheri ’s o ce stated. “He is our family, and we are heartbroken that he made the ultimate sacri ce in the line of duty.”

e o ce added that it’s working on plans to formally honor Gra t and his family, and thanked everyone locally and around the world for all their support.

The Feb. 13 incident

Around 12:15 a.m. Feb. 13, Golden police and Colorado School of Mines campus police contacted a vehicle near 19th and Elm streets, on or near the Mines campus. According to GPD Sgt. Ben Salentine, the vehicle was blocking the roadway, and Romero was slumped over the steering wheel and was unresponsive to o cers trying to wake him.

Romero was the only person in

the vehicle, and Colorado School of Mines has con rmed he’s not associated with the university.

He eventually woke and began driving slowly west on 19th Street, reportedly swerving into oncoming tra c before coming to a stop at Tangent Way. He then slumped over again, and o cers attempted to wake him.

Romero then woke and rammed into two patrol cars while trying to escape, Salentine said. O cers broke the driver’s side window, put the vehicle in park, and attempted to remove Romero. He was able to free himself from o cers’ grasp and ran eastbound on 19th Street.

As a GPD o cer chased him, Romero reportedly pointed a handgun at the o cer and kept running east over U.S. Highway 6, hiding somewhere on or near the Mines campus, Salentine described.

GPD and other local law enforcement agencies established a perim-

eter, as Colorado School of Mines and Je erson County both issued shelter-in-place alerts.

e JCSO K-9 unit deployed Gra t with an order to apprehend. Romero then reportedly shot and killed Gra t, and a sheri ’s deputy returned re. e deputy did not hit Romero, Salentine clari ed, adding that he was unsure whether Gra t’s handler returned re or an accompanying deputy did.

After a sheri ’s SWAT team arrived and began searching the area, Romero came out of hiding and surrendered to perimeter units around 5 a.m. He had a holster without a gun in it, but a gun was located nearby, according to Salentine.

He also emphasized that the incident is still under investigation by the Colorado School of Mines Police Department and the First Judicial District Attorney’s Critical Incident Response Team.

In March 2018, K-9 Gra t poses for a photo with other members of the Je co Sheri ’s O ce K-9 unit. FILE PHOTO BY SARA HERTWIG

The Je erson County Sheri ’s O ce has established a public memorial for K-9 Gra t outside JCSO headquarters in Golden. COURTESY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Pet Wants opens brick-and-mortar shop in Olde Town Arvada

Holiday Markets.

“The people were nice, and there’s a nice community of small businesses,” Hodge said of Arvada. “There’s great foot traffic; it’s close to Denver while still being a suburb. As much as this area is growing, this is the most established of the suburbs.”

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In the beginning, Sharon Hodge just wanted to find healthy food for her pups; Olive and Petey. Both the pups are cancer survivors, and Hodge didn’t want to give them anything she hadn’t properly vetted.

Hodge became involved with Pet Wants — a national pet food franchise — while she was living in Nashville. She fell in love with the company’s mission; fresh, organic pet food made mostly domestically.

Hodge’s Pet Wants location opened up shop at the corner of Grandview Avenue and Yukon Street — the former location of New To You, a defunct consignment store — earlier this month.

When Hodge moved from Tennessee to Colorado, she was inspired to open her own franchise location. She says she was drawn to Arvada because of the community feel she experienced while participating in local events like the farmer’s market, Second Saturdays and the Olde Town Square

Pet Wants’ food is manufactured in New York state every six weeks, which keeps the store’s stock fresh.

“My whole thing is, ‘Everything should be natural,’” Hodge said. “I don’t want to give my pets anything that I don’t 100% trust. Pet health is so important because they’re my family. I won’t carry anything I wouldn’t give to them.”

Hodge said she hopes the store can become a community hub that supports local vendors.

“I don’t want this to just be a pet store, I want it to be a community gathering space,” Hodge said. “I want it to be a place for people to make friends and connect with people in their community.”

To that end, Pet Want’s Arvada location will feature events, including pet massage therapy and rescue pup yoga. Information about events can be found on the Arvada store’s social media.

The Arvada Pet Wants location is currently closed on Mondays and open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

2023 Boards and Commissions Applications

If you’re looking for a way to bring about positive change in these turmoiled times, get local and apply to join a Golden board or commission. Board and commission members help shape the future of Golden. They bring their expertise and ideas to the forefront, interact and represent all of the segments of our City, and provide input so that Golden can make informed and inclusive decisions. Be part of building a Golden where everyone can thrive by applying today.

The City of Golden is recruiting residents who wish to participate by volunteering on the City’s Boards and Commissions. To find out more about the board and commission application process, visit www.cityofgolden.net/government/boards-commissions/. The deadline to submit applications is March 3, 2023 at 5 pm. Interviews are scheduled with City Council the evening of Tuesday, April 4.

Golden City Council is recruiting applicants to fill the following appointments to:

Downtown Development Authority – Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm (2 vacancies) Applicants must reside, be a business owner, lessee or own real property in the downtown development district

Economic Development Commission – Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm (2 vacancies)

Fire Pension Board - Meets quarterly (2 vacancies)

Golden Urban Renewal Authority – Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm (1 vacancy)

Jefferson County Correction Board - Meets the 4th Monday at 7:30 am (1 alternate vacancy)

Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board – Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday (4 vacancies)

Planning Commission - Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm (4 vacancies)

Public Art Commission - Meets 1st Thursday 9-10:30 am (2 vacancies)

For additional information or questions contact the City Clerk's Office at 303-384-8014 or clerks@cityofgolden.net.

Arvada Pet Wants Owner Sharon Hodge and her pup, Olive.

PHOTOS BY RYLEE DUNN

Some treats and chew toys at Pet Wants.

Owner Sharon Hodge got into the business to care for her two pups, both cancer survivors

CIRT investigating a death at Detention Services Division facility

The Critical Incident Response Team investigates all in-custody deaths

BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

James Jarvis was found unresponsive in his county jail cell at the Detention Services Division facility suddenly on Feb. 4 late in the evening by his cellmate. Deputies attempted “life-saving measures,” as well as calling for medical sta and the Golden Fire Department, according to the Je erson County Sheri ’s O ce. He was pronounced dead in his cell.

e sheri ’s o ce announced Jarvis’ death in a statement Feb. 5., marking the rst in-custody death this year. Since 2020, there have been four.

“Beginning less than two years ago, it was the consensus of the CEOs of law enforcement agencies in the First Judicial District that (the Critical Incident Response Team) shall be utilized to investigate any death of a person while under the care and control of a law enforcement o cer acting under the color of o cial law enforcement duties,” Director of Public A airs for the Colorado First Judicial District Attorney’s O ce Brionna Boatright told Colorado Community Media.

“So, for us, even in situations

involving a death where there is no reasonable belief that a law enforcement o cer engaged with or contributed to the decedent’s death, CIRT will respond and conduct an independent and thorough investigation, just as they would in a use of force situation,” she added. CIRT is currently investigating Jarvis’ death, according to Boatright.

e most recent in-custody death before Jarvis was in June of 2022, when Sierra Sandoval, 22, died while in transport to the Je co Detention Facility. e DA’s O ce ruled there was “no evidence that

law enforcement was criminally re-

Before that was the death of Rich2021. Booked for a felony domestic violence o ense, the DA’s O ce determined there was no one criminally responsible for his death. It was ruled a suicide.

About a month before that, Damion White, 26, was ruled dead also by fentanyl intoxication while in a work release program. CIRT’s investigation found no evidence that law enforcement engaged with White at the time of his death.

e fourth in-custody death was of Lasoro Aguilar on Aug. 10, 2020. Unlike the others, this situation began with Arvada Police Department o cers responding to a 911 call, according to CIRT’s report. e autopsy stated “the main, and possibly only, factor in the death of Mr. Aguilar” was methamphetamines. CIRT reports, which mainly investigate situations where ofcers used, or attempted to use, deadly force against someone, can be found on the DA O ce’s website going back to 2016. Within those reports, there are no other cases of in-custody deaths.

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Je erson County Detention inmate James Jarvis was found dead on Feb. 4. COURTESY OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Working to preserve history

South Platte Hotel placed on endangered places list

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A dilapidated historic building near Bu alo Creek may get new life now that it is on Colorado’s Most Endangered Places list.

e South Platte Hotel, which was built in 1913, is in the North Fork Historic District and the only building remaining of the South Platte community. e property has been owned by Denver Water since 1987, and the building was slated for demolition.

e Most Endangered Places list is created each year by Colorado Preservation Inc., and the organization announced on Feb. 9 additions to the list, which included the South Platte Hotel.

Last August, the Je erson County Historic Commission received a letter from Denver Water stating that the building would be demolished, which made John Steinle, a local historian, spring into action.

“We have talked about that building for a long time, what might be done and how it could be saved,” Steinle said. “ e letter put us into emergency mode. What (the letter) did was galvanize us, and we contacted a lot of local organizations to get them mobilized and aware of the situation.”

Among the organizations interested in preserving the building are the Evergreen Mountain Area Historical Society, the Conifer Historical Society, the Pine Elk Creek Improvement Association and Je erson County Open Space.

Steinle hopes the organizations can meet with Denver Water ocials and put their heads together to come up with a plan.

“Our next step is to contact the decisionmakers at Denver Water and have a discussion of what they are amenable to do,” Steinle said. “Hopeful we can work with them in the near future and keep them from tearing it down and gure out what to do with it.”

Colorado Preservation Inc. will facilitate and assist the local organizations with nding a solution to keep the building, said Endangered Places Director Katie Peterson, who noted that it takes local community initiative to preserve historic sites. She said since the hotel was so close to the Colorado Trail and the South Platte River, options should be available to keep the building.

According to Jose Salas, a Denver Water spokesman, Denver Water bought the hotel building because it would be within the area underwater with the proposed Two Forks Reservoir, which ultimately was never built.

“With no waterworks purposes for Denver Water to warrant the expenditure of ratepayer funding for building repairs, the structure has

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CAG Food Pantry and Thrift Store had a great year. Thanks to our community members, local clubs, organizations, churches and businesses we were able to provide and serve our community with healthy and nutritious food. We would like to thank those who make our mission possible year after year.

• Golden Civic Foundation

• Golden Lions Club

• Golden Optimist

• Golden Elks Club

• Boy Scouts

• Faith Lutheran Church

• St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

• First United Methodist Church

• Coors Tek

• 100% Chiropractic

• Safeway

• Miners Saloon

• Windy Saddle

• Golden Mill

• Golden City Brewery

• Golden Goods

And many many Golden Community members and businesses who donated their time, talent, treasures. You all are greatly appreciated. With gratitude Kelly Ivan, CAG Executive Director.

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progressively deteriorated over the last four decades and is currently extremely unsafe,” Salas wrote in an email. “Denver Water has installed fencing to deter the public from trying to enter the unsafe structure while we go through the process of determining its future.”

He said Denver Water understood the site’s historic signi cance and wanted to work with other groups  to determine potentially viable options, and no decisions have been made.

Hotel history

e community of South Platte was at the con uence of the North Fork of the South Platte River. According to Preservation Colorado, the hotel originally was constructed in 1887 by Charles Walbrecht and his wife Millie, an example of a workingclass resort hotel. In its day, the hotel o ered 14 rooms to stagecoach passengers and train passengers on the Denver, South Park and Paci c Railroad narrow-gauge line.

Steinle said many communities sprang up in the late 1800s along the railroad, especially between Bu alo Creek and Pine Grove, a reminder of how intense railroading was in Colorado and how important the railroads were to the state’s economy.

e hotel also operated a post ofce, and by 1900 the town, population 40, included the hotel, railroadrelated businesses and a general merchandise store. Five years later the Walbrechts expanded the hotel

to include a saloon.

According to legend, the hotel was set on re and burned to the ground in 1912. It was replaced with the structure that is still standing today, according to Preservation Colorado.

Student involvement

It’s not just area historical societies who are interested in preserving the South Platte Hotel. In the 2012-13 school year, West Je erson Middle School English teacher Frank Reetz and a team of students embarked on a project to restore the Billy Westall Monument near the South Platte community. is project was successfully completed in 2014 and recognized by the Jefferson County Historical Commission.

With that success, Reetz and his students began studying the South Platte Hotel, and students wrote essays on what should be done with the building, especially given its neglected state, that were published in 2018 in the periodical “Historically Colorado.”

While a few students said the building was too expensive to renovate and preserve, some suggested restoring it to a functioning hotel, preserving part of the building, or creating a park on the property as a way to preserve its history.

As one student put it: “We must protect this historic space from the forces of nature. We cannot let the destruction of this area. It is spiritual and special to the community.”

The South Platte Hotel as it appears today. COURTESY PHOTOS

Commissioners one step closer to having ability to prohibit unsafe gun discharge

Clear Creek County.

Taylor Rhodes, executive director of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testi ed against the bill on Feb. 8, claiming it to be an attack on the Second Amendment.

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A bill introduced from Clear Creek County that would give commissioners the ability to ban the discharge of rearms in certain unincorporated areas with a certain population density passed 9-4 in the Local Government House Committee on Feb. 8.

Currently, county commissioners may not prohibit the discharge of rearms in unincorporated areas of counties in shooting galleries, on private grounds or in residences under circumstances that do not endanger people or property.

e current law says the area must have a population density of 100 people or more per square mile to prohibit shooting.

HB 23-1165 looks to repeal the exception in the current law for private property and repeal the minimum population density requirement from 100 people or more per square mile to 35 dwellings or more per square mile. is number is an amendment to the bill decided upon with collaboration between local sheri ’s departments.

e bill was presented by Rep. Judy Amabile, D-Boulder, and backed by Sen. Dylan Roberts, D and Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, D.  e bill itself was born out of a small community in unincorporated Clear Creek County in the Idaho Springs neighborhood St. Mary’s Glacier, which has around 300 homes, according to residents.

In spring 2021, Clear Creek County Commissioners, law enforcement and other local agencies started to get calls out of the St. Mary’s Glacier area.

Frank Brown is a homeowner in the area. He testi ed at the rst

hearing for the bill.

“As soon as the rearm discharging starts, it’s like an egregious end to all of the peace, the quiet, there’s automatic weapon re, there’s semi-automatic, and it’s so loud animals take o ,” he said.

Beth Ramsey is a part-time resident of St. Mary’s Glacier, and an experienced gun owner and user. She testi ed on Feb. 8 in support of the bill.

“We are gun owners, we are target shooters,” she said. “What we are seeing in St. Mary’s Glacier on a third-acre lot is wholly unsafe.”  Ramsey recalled shooters in the neighborhood using pine trees as backstops, ring large caliber weapons.

“ ey were spraying bullets,” she said.

St. Mary’s Glacier community members reached out to Amabile to

seek a bill when they saw no results from local government agencies in

“ is bill is a preemptive condemnation of all Colorado gun owners as irresponsible hooligans incapable of shooting responsibly on their property,” he said in his testimony.  is bill, while inciting claims of amendment violations from gun activists, would only provide counties the option to enforce the ban on rearm discharge in certain areas.

e Board of County Commissioners would only be able to do so after holding a notice hearing for the public within their respective

“It’s a little frustrating, because the safety, or lack thereof, has nothing to do with the type of local government that serves you and everything to do with the density of the neighborhood,” Clear Creek County Commissioner George e bill will now advance to the oor of the House and must pass through the legislature by mid-May to have a chance at approval by the Governor.

“Peace and safety? Everyone deserves that,” Marlin said.

A popular hike up St. Mary’s Glacier.

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Mushroom legalization faces rough rollout

Regulators unprepared

BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

e Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies recently warned state lawmakers that it is unprepared for its assigned job of implementing the state’s new, second-in-thenation legal “magic mushroom” industry, which voters approved in November.

e department — which normally oversees sectors like insurance and banking — is tasked with quickly adopting a regulatory structure under which psychedelic mushrooms can be legally consumed by people 21 and older at licensed facilities.

e facilities are set to open as soon as late 2024.

DORA will also be responsible for writing regulations governing the cultivation and manufacturing of psychedelic mushrooms, as well as protecting consumers, developing public education campaigns and making recommendations to the legislature about how to shape the industry.

ere’s just one problem: DORA says it has no idea what it’s doing when it comes to psilocybin, the hallucination-inducing compound derived from psychedelic mushrooms.

“ is is an area completely outside the scope of any existing expertise or regulatory history within the de-

partment,” DORA wrote in a budget document submitted to the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee. “ is is unlike anything else the department regulates. e department has no resources or expertise to begin implementation of this expansive new program involving substances with agricultural, controlled substance, chemical/scienti c and facility issues.”

Proposition 122, which legalized magic mushrooms, passed by nearly 8 percentage points. e measure was unique in that it speci cally charged DORA with rolling out the psilocybin industry, as opposed to letting the state gure out for itself which of its agencies should be responsible for regulating magic mushrooms. And it doesn’t appear Proposition 122’s proponents reached out to DORA to see if they could handle the responsibility.

“Did they come sit down and say do you want to take this? I don’t think so,” said Katie O’Donnell, a spokeswoman for DORA. “It could have gone in a lot of places. It doesn’t t perfectly in any of them.”

(Patty Salazar, who leads DORA, declined an interview request as her agency works to determine who will take on the psilocybin assignment.)

e Colorado Department of Revenue, for instance, regulates the cannabis industry. Hemp is handled by the Department of Agriculture.

DORA? It houses the Colorado Civil Rights Division and Broadband Deployment O ce. To put it sim-

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ply: DORA isn’t synonymous with psychedelics.

“It just doesn’t t in the mold of what we regulate,” said O’Donnell, who explained that DORA is preliminarily planning to handle regulations for psilocybin and the other plants through its Division of Professions and Occupations.

Tasia Poinsatte, who leads the Healing Advocacy Fund, an oshoot of the group that funded the passage of Proposition 122, said supporters of the measure thought DORA was an appropriate place to regulate Colorado’s new psychedelic mushrooms endeavor because of its licensure work.

“Proposition 122 was designed to provide breakthrough therapies to Coloradans for mental health and wellness,” Poinsatte said. “At the heart of this new regulated program are the licensed facilitators who supervise the preparation sessions, the natural medicine administration session, and the integration sessions. We believe it’s appropriate for the agency that regulates other health professions, such as therapists, addiction specialists and nurses, to also regulate this new profession of licensed facilitators.”

Still, Poinsatte said she recognizes DORA may need help creating a “program that works for all Coloradoans and is a model for the rest of the country.” Oregon is the only other state where psychedelic mushrooms are legal, and that only happened Jan. 1.

Proposition 122 allows people 21 and older in Colorado to grow and share psychedelic mushrooms. Sales, however, are not allowed.

Where DORA comes in will be

the state-regulated centers OK’d by Proposition 122, where people will be able to make appointments to consume psilocybin.

Gov. Jared Polis last month appointed 15 people to serve on the state’s “Natural Medicine Advisory Board,” which is tasked with advising DORA on implementing the regulations. 5280 magazine reported there were more than 200 people who applied to be on the board.

But DORA says it still needs more help.

In its budget request to the legislature, DORA said it wants to spend $700,000 this year and next to “contract resources and expertise” to get its trip down the rabbit hole going. It says the speed at which it’s expected to implement rules is unprecedented, and it’s still guring out the fee structure for legal-use facilities under which it will fund its work.

And once DORA gets its psychedelic mushroom regulations squared away, the work may be just beginning.

Proposition 122 gives the Natural Medicine Advisory Board the option to similarly legalize and regulate a number of other naturally derived psychedelics, including dimethyltryptamine (known as DMT), ibogaine and mescaline, which is found in the San Pedro cactus.

is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun. com. e Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

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Al ot of my neighbors have rocks in their heads. OK, well maybe not in their heads, but they do have them on their minds quite a bit. That’s because I live right in the middle of a slew of current and retired geology professors from the Colorado School of Mines. If I want to know anything about rocks, all I have to do is check with one of the guys across the street. They’ll tell me anything I want to know, complete with samples to illustrate the discussion. Then they usually tell me 50 things I didn’t even know were things. Yeah, it doesn’t take too long to find a good geology resource in Golden. Even my wife, who is an artist that makes jewelry from gems, rocks and minerals has a pretty high level of knowledge about them all. Me? Yeah, I guess that one is kind of pretty. I know a lot more about Rock and Roll than rocks on the ground.

So, I guess it’s fitting that we host one of the best shows dedicated to that stuff in the area. It’s the Denver Gem and Mineral Guild’s Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show that will be happening on Feb. 24-26 at the

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Jefferson County Fairgrounds, right here in Golden.

This show is way more than just a place to buy and sell rocks and gems. They have loads of educational activities going on all weekend that include things like live lapidary demonstrations showing how to facet stones and the basics of Cabochon Cutting, which is one of the most popular techniques to cut gems. They have a room they call the “bat cave” for fluorescent rocks complete with folks there to talk about them in detail. How much detail? Uhm, the presentation is called “A Brief History of Fluorescence and Phosphorescence before the Emergence of Quantum Theory by Bernard Valeur and Mario N. Berberan-Santos, Journal of Chemical Education.” I think they are going to tell you a little bit more than just that they glow in the dark.

There’s also going to be someone

there demonstrating geode cutting, other experts on hand that can identify rock specimens you might bring in to show them plus over 30 beautiful and educational displays from the Sherman Dugan Museum, Dinosaur Ridge and many others, featuring Colorado minerals, fossil firsts from Jefferson County, cut gems, jewelry, stone carvings, geodes, the Bear Creek Meteorite and more.

And, speaking of meteorites, there’s also an entire display featuring about 75 of them found in Colorado with people from the Colorado Meteorite Society (bet you didn’t know that existed, did you?) on hand to talk about them all.

Oh, and let’s not forget about the one thing people flocked to this area in the first place to discover. Gold! Yes, there will even be a booth set up where you can learn to pan for gold in our local streams.

Plus, you can vote for your favorite display case to be awarded the coveted People’s Choice Award. Your vote will also enter you into a drawing to win great prizes.

Of course there will also be about

Becoming and remaining part of a group is more than a choice. It is a demand of the human psyche. For all the blather about individualism, a tenet of secular American religiosity, belonging is the dominant human social gene. It is as instinctive to human behavior as walking, eating, and copulating. In fact, individualism is not part of the human social genome. It is a relatively modern idea, a philosophy, a choice birthed during the Age of Enlightenment.

More than we need to belong, we want to belong. Belonging to a group fosters good mental health and social cohesion, which is requisite for survival. Unbelonging induces loneliness, which leads to despair. One of the worst punishments that can be imposed on someone for not following a group’s rules is banishment or ostracization. Whether political exile, solitary con nement, or shunning, forced separation from a group or society can cause deep distress and potentially irreparable harm. While some groups wither away, others last long after current members move away or die. Groups —

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families, religions — are greater than the sum of their parts and thus hold an even more dominant grip on their members. If and when a member separates from the group, there can be hell to pay for it. at is especially true with cults.

Groups like school classes that are formed by happenstance and have a select, nite number of speci c members gradually wither away as nature takes her course. Others like the local Elks or Hotrod Club might or might not fade away when members move on. Friendship groups formed organically eventually die too.

Choosing to detach from a group can be excruciating because the group, whether social or religious, holds power over the individual, and it never likes when a member says, “Tata. Time to go.” Leaving a group is considered the worst form of heresy.

A good friend posed this question

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25 high quality vendors there with lots of different thing for sale including hand crafted jewelry, gems, fossils, various minerals and even chunks of meteorites.

And the best part? Admission and parking are free!

The DGMG Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show will be open from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday as well as from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Jefferson County Fairgrounds is located at 15200 W. 6th Avenue in Golden.

For more information, visit denvergem.org/february-show/.

This is a great place for a family outing that entertains and educates at the same time. Some of the specimens you’ll see there are amazing. So, check it out. Maybe it will put some rocks in your head a for a while too.

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to me: “Why do we often hang on to a group after we realize that remaining part of it no longer serves a good purpose and is, therefore, not good for our social or mental health?” en he added, “It’s the moment when you really admit something no longer works for you. It evolves slowly and you feel it coming. en you nally admit it and know it. You continue anyway because whatever it is—group, activity, people—it brought you happiness in the past. You hang on despite the payo being minimal or even negative. But you continue. Why? No good alternatives? Force of habit? Don’t want to o end? And all the time, your inner core continues to melt because you are not being true to yourself and nding new things like you used to.”

Hmm, I thought. Yes, all of those, and possibly more.

One of my favorite lms is Brokeback Mountain, a story about two young cowboys — more accurately, sheepherders — who fall passionately in love. From the outset, you have a sense, and even know, that the story will not have a happy end-

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ing given it is set in Wyoming in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. ey tear at each other in frustration, but they can’t seem to end — quit — the relationship. ey are full of angst about it, and that is relatable to almost everyone, whether in the context of a one-on-one relationship or a group. Ending a relationship is di cult.

I don’t have a good answer for my friend other than to say we should step back and note the power and attraction of both the groups you would like to separate from and the ones you want to stay in. en work to sort out why you want to separate from the ones you want to leave instead of focusing on the challenge of detaching. It’s like breaking an addiction. e rst step is to recognize the problem. e second step is to note the emotional attachment to it. If it doesn’t feel good, why keep doing it? at is when the power of choice come into play.

Time to move on.

Jerry Fabyanic is the author of “Sisyphus Wins” and “Food for ought: Essays on Mind and Spirit.” He lives in Georgetown.

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The West is an exploiter’s paradise

High on a mesa where everyone can see it, a trophy house is going up in the northern Colorado valley where I live. Some of my neighbors hear that the house will be as big as 15,000 square feet. Others say it will take three years to complete. Whether that is valley gossip or truth, the house is now the center of everybody’s attention.

Until this happened, my valley seemed to o er much of the best of what Colorado has to o er, including views of a snow-capped mountain range, and spread out below, irrigated hay elds with black cows on tan rangeland. But now, right in the center of the valley, will be one person acting out a lack of consideration for others.

Gigantic trophy houses seem to signal, “I built here to see, but also to be seen.” It’s a jarring reminder that we in the New West are remaking the Old West in our own image, a job that apparently requires a drastic redoing of topography.

ese big homes seem to follow a pattern of complicated roo ines, lots of windows that re ect the light and “ego gates” at the beginning of

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Dangerous legislation

With House Bill HB23-1003, Colorado lawmakers are considering allowing schools to join a Mental Health Assessment program, administered by the Department of Public Health and Environment, and aimed at 6th through 12th grade students.

Interested schools would have to notify parents and establish a two week period to allow dissenting parents to opt their child out of the program, children 12 years or older could then nullify their parent’s opt out decision.

Suppose the program discovers a child who su ers from what the program de nes as a “mental Illness”

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Most of us in this valley delight in what we’ve been able to see from our front door: Uninterrupted ridgelines, cli s, and the rounded slopes that converge to make foothills, which then rise into mountains. Nature made these views, and we’ve been fortunate to have them in our lives every day.

But more and more, houses that resemble castles are sprouting on ridgelines and hilltops, here and all over the mountains. And sometimes it’s ordinary houses or trailers that get built on ridgelines, interrupting the natural ow of the land.

Where only a few years ago our eyes might nd comfort in tracing a ridge’s backbone — wondering how it got to be named White Pine Mountain when no white pines grow there — now we look at manmade structures that irritate the eyes.

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what then?

Will schools be allowed to go behind dissenting parent’s backs, if the parents disagree with the diagnosis or treatment recommendations?   Will schools be allowed to go so far as to remove children from the homes of dissenting parents?

Establishing a vaguely de ned, far reaching legal precedent whereby a child would be allowed to void their parent’s will is an extremely dangerous path to go down.

Without many, many additional safeguards, especially regarding parental controls and involvement— this legislation is far too dangerous.

Terry Hodson, Golden

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for decades share a di erent style. Appreciating what a winter wind can do to steal warmth from inside a house, they looked for sheltered areas to build. ey saw it made sense to build low, tucking a home against the south side of a hill or cli .

Most yard lights were few and hard to see, as were their homes. But the new Western lifestyle broadcasts yard lights at night for all to see, just as the homes are conspicuously visible during the day.

In this newfangled West that has “ranched the view,” people apparently need to stand out to enjoy an amenity lifestyle. Will these new folk ever take time to appreciate the human and natural histories of the place they live in now, to show respect for the land and its natural beauty? Will they learn to be considerate of neighbors and not take away from the views that de ne where we live?

It’s shameful to think that just as we rst moved into the West to exploit its valuable resources, we now exploit the last resource our region has to o er — its heart-stopping beauty.

ere is some good news, because

GOLDEN – Henry “Duke” Smith died peacefully on February 1, 2023 following a long illness. He was born March 30, 1937 in Lawrence, KS, the second of four children, to Henry Smith and Ruth (Watson) Smith. He was predeceased by his parents and three siblings.

He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1955 and attended the University of Kansas where he studied engineering and played varsity baseball. After playing a short time for the Oklahoma City Indians, his pursuit of a professional baseball career ended in injury.

Duke married the love of his life, eresa (Byers) in 1959 and the couple settled in Lawrence, KS, where, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, he became a police o cer with the Lawrence, KS Police Department. e couple welcomed a daughter, Sharon, in 1960 and a son, Duane, in 1962.

Duke held positions in both the Lawrence, KS and Kansas City, MO Police Departments between 1962 and 1966, but during a trip to Colorado in 1966 he and his wife fell in love with the state and decided to make Colorado their permanent home.

He was hired in 1966 as a patrolman for the City of Edgewater, launching a groundbreaking career of service and leadership that would span a quarter century.

in many parts of the West we are learning how to sustainably log, graze, divert water and develop energy. I hope it’s not too late for us to also realize the value of tting into the land as residents, to keep intact our ridgelines, mesas, mountains and valley oors. Once a house caps a hilltop, however, that view is irretrievable, gone forever.

I hope we can learn how to value homes that blend with the land in shape, color and location. Maybe a new generation of home builders, architects, and developers will lead the way in paying due respect to our region’s natural beauty.

But I’m afraid that it’s too late for our valley. e great writer Wallace Stegner told us that the task of Westerners was to build a society to match the scenery. From what I see, we’re not doing the job.

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- February 1, 2023

He was appointed Chief in 1979, making history as the rst AfricanAmerican police chief in the state of Colorado. He retired in 1991 and was the longest tenured law enforcement o cer in Edgewater’s history.

In October ‘91 he was appointed by Governor Roy Romer and the Colorado Department of Transportation to spearhead “Operation Buckle Down” a nationallyfunded seat belt campaign whose purpose was to educate and save lives. He served until 2006, working with law enforcement agencies throughout the state.

Duke lived life to the fullest, pursuing his hobbies and life interests with the same zeal and commitment he was known for in his professional life. He was an avid tennis player, award-winning photographer, pilot, and world traveler, whose favorite city was Paris, France. He loved gardening and adored spending time with his three grandchildren.

Duke is survived by his wife of 63 years, eresa Smith, children Sharon SmithMauney (Leonard) and Duane Smith, and grandchildren Kyle Mauney, Mariah Smith and Bronson Smith.

Memorial service, Saturday, 2/18, 11am at Edgewater United Methodist Church. In lieu of owers donations may be made to e Denver Hospice, 8289 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO 80230

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Henry Duke Smith March 30, 1937

The aim to reconcile decades of mistrust begins with the will to make it happen

In 2020, the Colorado Media Project, a philanthropic organization dedicated to local news sustainability, launched the Voices Initiative as an opportunity for community members from under-represented groups to explore why trust in the media was at an all-time low and what could be done to restore it.

I was invited to participate in the Latinx Voices group, but I wanted to hear more from other groups as well. Being in a leadership role in a Colorado newsroom, I had made it my mission to create teams that are more inclusive and reflective of the communities we cover.

Listening to Black leaders talk about their recommendations for building trust was truly eyeopening, and I found it fascinating that their top request of media was not to hire more reporters and editors of color, but to acknowledge past harms in coverage.

Nationally, many publications — The Kansas City Star, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and some publications in the South — have done this, apologizing for past harms, and it has helped them better connect with the communities they serve.

In the words of the Black Voices group, “For there to be any room to build, create and foster healthy, reciprocal and trusting relationships with Black communities, there must first be an uncovering of material harms and a commitment to addressing those harms.”

Those words were still playing in my mind when I came to a Denver Press Club presentation of the Black Panther Press by senior librarian Jameka Lewis, who assisted us in this project. In describing the culture in which the activist newspaper existed, she highlighted some examples of coverage at the time, including many from the Golden Transcript. Thanks to the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection’s work in archiving the state’s newspapers, the 157-year-old Transcript’s stories were easily accessible.

As publisher of Colorado Community Media, I was, of course, interested since the Transcript is one of our publications.

In the late 1960s and early ’70s, the Transcript ran nearly 170 stories mentioning the Black Panther Party, many of which portrayed the Panthers in a negative light and primarily focused on

violent acts in other states that did little to share insight on the group’s efforts locally. They rarely covered appearances by Black Panther leaders. It made me uncomfortable to be a representative of this publication, and it made me realize that we, too, had something to atone for.

The Golden Transcript was awarded a grant by the Colorado Media Project to explore, uncover and analyze this issue in the form of a special report that is in this edition of your newspaper. As a result, our newsroom participated in the Maynard Institute’s diversity, equity and inclusion Fault Lines training, and our West Metro editor, Kristen Fiore, was a speaker at the Advancing Equity in Local News convening with journalists from publications like the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Washington Post to talk about this project. Our journalists spent over a year working on this project, and we know that eyes are peeled to see how a small, local newspaper will pull this off.

Our predominantly White newsroom was tasked with scrutinizing the tainted coverage that came decades before and working out how to repair the relationship with Black readers today, many who distrust traditional forms of media because of past biases like the ones we detailed in the project.

We see this project as more than a story about the past. It instructs us in our efforts to better build and engage our communities and to include everyone in civic conversations. At first, people tended to clam up when they heard what we were doing. We understand; acknowledging racism is a touchy subject. Yet, eventually, people started to talk and we learned from those conversations that more conversations are needed.

We learned that talking about racism doesn’t have to be a touchy subject. It is often necessary. Our agenda is to build trust among all of our readers and to spark community dialogue about issues that matter. Thanks for reading — we appreciate the opportunity to cover all aspects of our communities, and we welcome your letters and thoughts about the Transcript – and CCM – as we move forward.

Linda Carpio Shapley is publisher of Colorado Community Media, which runs two dozen weekly and monthly publications in eight counties. She can be reached at lshapley@coloradocommunitymedia.com

the paper contains original and reprinted content that was harmful to the Black community and other marginalized groups.

Just one example is its coverage of the Black Panther Party, a group that gained national attention in the late 1960s for its response to policing in Black communities across the country.

Between 1969-1971, the newspaper published approximately 170 articles that referenced the Black Panther Party. Nearly all of these articles presented the group in a negative light, with words such as “fugitive,” “thugs” and “militants.”

And, the Transcript appeared to rarely cover the Black community in the city and wider region. Because of this, their voices are missing in archives, now online as an important chronicling of Colorado’s history.

By not including these voices in an accurate light, and by publishing stories that reinforced harmful stereotypes and/or recorded Black people’s traumatic experiences in an apathetic or ippant way, the Golden Transcript’s coverage contributed to systemic racism, according to researchers and Black community leaders.

Jameka Lewis, senior librarian at the Denver Public Library’s Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library and a freelance researcher on this report, said Transcript readers may have had their beliefs about the Black Panther Party, and the Black community in general, shaped by the Transcript’s negative portrayals.

“ ere is harm when it comes to media and the Black community in Denver and Colorado,” Lewis said. “If we want to repair the harms, we have to acknowledge that (they are) factual.”

Alfonzo Porter, editor-in-chief at Denver Urban Spectrum and a journalism professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, said mass media has been at the epicenter of “propagating negative images and re ections of the AfricanAmerican community.”

“It really stems out of our country’s background, and we’re still dealing with those biases,” he said.

While almost all of the Transcript’s stories about the Black Panther Party were from wire services like United Press International, Porter said the Transcript and other newspapers are accountable for reprinting those stories.

“It’s exactly like original reporting, because … the editorial sta sat in a room, looked at this piece, determined that it was appropriate and ran with it in the paper,” he said.

The Black Panther Party

e Black Panther Party for Self Defense started in 1966 in Oakland, California. Founders Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale started the organization as a response to police brutality there and in other Black communities, according to Lewis’ research.

e party had a 10-point program that included demands for Black liberation and societal improvement. Eventually, the Black Panthers led more than 35 community programs across the country, like the Free Breakfast for School Children Program — also known as e Free People’s Food Program, which helped feed Black children from economically disadvantaged families.

In Denver, a chapter gained recognition in 1967. Led by Lauren Watson, the chapter’s history was largely erased or ignored, Lewis said, adding that the Denver Panthers were instrumental in the ght for civil rights in Colorado.

It’s important to note that many Black community members both then and now have mixed feelings about the Panthers and their work, Lewis stressed.

Longtime Denver residents she interviewed formed their opinions largely based on what they read about the Black Panthers in newspapers and saw on TV. Yet that coverage contrasts with what many in the community saw the Denver Black Panthers doing. ey were involved in school board and City Council meetings, provided free meals for children, and worked to improve the

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Jameka Lewis is a senior librarian at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library and a researcher on this project.

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welfare of their neighborhoods and its residents. “Many Black people believed what the media said about the Panthers,” said Terry Nelson, a lifelong member of the Denver community. “ … It

THE COVERAGE

How national, Denver-area papers covered the party Sisters Ida Daniel, Pat Rogers and JoEllen Greenwood grew up in Denver and graduated from East High School in the ’60s and early ’70s. ey recalled reading e Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News and watching the nightly news on TV. ey also listened to the city’s Black radio station, KDKO, and read Black-oriented magazines like Ebony and Jet.

Overall, the three didn’t recall a lot of news stories about Black people in the mainstream press, unless it was negative. e news covered Black people who were arrested for murder, robbery, rioting and other crimes. Rogers summarized the coverage as: “Be afraid of Black people.” at kind of coverage played out with the Black Panthers. In 2016, e New York Times analyzed stories about the Panthers, noting “journalists were at once fascinated and frightened by them” and their activities in the 1960s and ‘70s.

Coverage about the Denver Panthers in Black newspapers in the area at the time was scant. Of those Lewis researched, the Black-owned publication e Denver Blade published the most articles on the group’s activities, both locally and nationally, in 1969.

Its coverage appears to be fairly balanced, Lewis said.

One Blade article discussed the Panthers’ organizing a meeting to discuss policing and police presence at Cole Jr. High School in Denver’s diverse Whittier neighborhood. It chronicled the Black community’s e orts to address a racial gap between teachers and Black students. One possible solution, and likely at the suggestion of the Denver Black Panthers, was to establish Cole as a Freedom School, a concept that focused on Black pride and Black liberation in academics.

In contrast, the Denver Post also covered the meeting but didn’t mention the Panthers’ involvement in organizing the event or the Freedom School proposal. In a review of Post archives, the story focused on arrests. e Denver Blade coverage did not mention any Black Panther arrests.

“Oftentimes, it was up to Black news media to cover this group in a more comprehensive way, which I believe e Denver Blade did,” Lewis said. “It covered all aspects of the local and national Panthers, and o ered readers a more balanced view of the members of this group.”

e Denver Blade stopped operating in 1970.

How Golden’s newspapers covered the Panthers

e Transcript published approximately 170 articles that used the terms “Black Panther” or “Black Panthers” between 1969-1971. Almost all of these were reprinted stories from wire services, which seldom described anything positive about the party or its members.

e only article referencing the party’s free breakfast program was published April 30, 1970, about Baltimore police rounding up Black Panthers suspected of killing a patrolman. After

THE COMMUNITY

Golden in the 1960s and ’70s

Built on lands traditionally inhabited by the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Ute and other tribes, Golden City was founded in 1859. According to Allan Tellis, a doctoral student of political science at the University of Colorado-Boulder and freelance researcher on this report, Golden has never had a signi cant Black population.

Census data from 1960 shows that the Golden division of Je erson County had 28 Black

depended on the source. We recognized that the newspapers weren’t telling the truth about the members. … We knew that the Denver members were active in schools, speaking with teachers and parents. We never saw that in the major newspapers.”

Tracie Keesee, a former Denver police captain and co-founder of the Center for Policing Equity, described how during this tumultuous period,

the press played into the hands of government o cials.

Newsrooms considered police as trustworthy and well-respected sources, so it was easy for them to hand reporters a story and have it taken at face value, Keesee said.

Keesee added: “We see it now, right? at divisiveness in the media, the stories that are being told — or not being told.”

out, it was more focused and easier to control.”

And when news was breaking, “it was breaking only one way, and those narratives were pretty narrow,” she added.

The newsroom

During this timeframe, the Transcript was a daily paper with a small sta of six and a wire service that provided regional and national news.

Neil Paulson, who was managing editor from 1970-75, said the paper relied on United Press International reports to cover many issues, including the Black Panthers.

“It was a terrible service, especially for a small paper,” he said. “It cost us a little more, but eventually we went to e Associated Press.”  e only dictate from the paper’s owners, e Kansas City Star and the Great (Kansas) Tribune, was to run a local story on the front page, Paulson said. National and regional stories ran inside.

Paulson noted that Golden’s population at the time, as it is today, was predominantly White.

searching party headquarters, police searched a school where it conducted its breakfast program, among other locations.

In contrast, the Colorado School of Mines student paper, e Oredigger, published at least two stories about the Black Panther Party. Both were straightforward accounts of Lauren Watson, the head of the Denver chapter, visiting Golden.

Ultimately, while coverage of the Black Panthers varied by publication, the Golden Transcript failed to cover the party’s community initiatives or involvement. It did, however, print dozens of wire stories about the party’s supposed criminal activity and police raids associated with the group.

e coverage used negative language to describe the Panthers, their neighborhoods and any activities they were involved in. Because of this, Golden-area residents absorbed and believed what they heard and saw in the news coverage, Lewis stated.

e role of the press in forwarding racial inequality really shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone, Keesee said, especially to communities of color.

“It’s not just that person that wrote the story, that person had an editor, right? ere wasn’t anything in that editor’s mind that said, ‘Yeah… this seems a little biased. Did you even go into the community, or did you just take that o the wire and repeat it?’”

ere’s no excuse for sloppy journalism, as it is harmful and contributes directly to a larger narrative, Keesee said.

“When you talk about media coverage, there were only three channels on the television, back then; there was no social media,” she said, adding, “the newspapers were cranking out those stories overnight and you were waiting for your morning paper. Nobody was up waiting for breaking news. So, the news that was coming

residents. By 1970, that number had increased to 86. Overall, those numbers represent 0.15% and 0.27% of the total population, respectively, according to Tellis.

As of 2020, Golden had 388 Black residents, representing 1.9% of the city’s population.

Longtime Golden residents recalled how many of the city’s Black residents in the late 1960s and early ’70s were associated with Colorado School of Mines as students, professors or their family members. As far as discussions about the Black Panther Party speci cally

He knew two Black Goldenites during his years as editor. One was Monroe Jordan, an assistant chef at downtown Golden’s historic Holland House, who later worked at the nearby Ace-Hi Tavern.

When Jordan died, Paulson ran a story on the front page that brie y memorialized him but mostly discussed an attempt to nd his relatives, as no one had come forward to claim Jordan’s body nearly two weeks after his death. Readers didn’t react positively to the frontpage piece.

“I got a couple of nasty phone calls, but no one admitted to their bias,” Paulson said. “ ey refused to apologize, of course. ey said I shouldn’t have put that on the front page. In typical Golden fashion, there was nothing speci c, other than to say, ‘You shouldn’t have done that.’ e thought of another race didn’t exist.”

For the Transcript’s newsroom, Paulson said there was no “codi ed policy on racism” during his time there.

“We condemned it, but we made little e ort to actively attack it,” he said. “( e) Black Panthers seem remote from Golden, where there were few Black families.”

One place where Paulson thought racism showed up was on the editorial page. e paper had four syndicated columnists every day who lived outside the community. ey were selected by the publisher because “they were cheap and not already being published by the two Denver dailies,” he stated.

Paulson said he had no doubt the paper could be accused of racism for its coverage in those days.

“But I’d like to think it was by omission rather than intent,” he said. “We rarely spoke of racism and did little to come out against its pernicious e ects. I don’t remember anyone on the sta making racist remarks, and I think I would have remembered that.”

or race relations in general, longtime White residents said the topic didn’t come up much because there wasn’t a large Black population in the area.

Rick Gardner, a resident who has studied Golden’s history extensively, said the community had “other preoccupations at the time,” such as labor clashes at the Coors brewery and the Vietnam War.

John Akal, a longtime Goldenite and current

A photo circa late 1960s or early 1970s shows the Seymour family gathered for a portrait in their family home in Denver. In this photo, the siblings — Ida Daniel, Pat Rogers, JoEllen Greenwood and Winfred Semour Jr. — were teens. COURTESY PHOTO

columnist for the Transcript, described how he spent his summers in Chicago, where it was “a whole di erent situation.” Because of the 1968 Chicago riots, which were sparked by the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Akal remembered a lot of racial tension in the city at the time.

But that was Chicago.

Golden was di erent, but not necessarily better.

The KKK in Golden

Overt discrimination in Golden against Black people and other communities peaked with the Ku Klux Klan, which had a strong presence in the city and throughout Colorado, particularly in the 1920s.

e Klan began in Denver in 1921 and eventually “all but took possession of the state of Colorado,” according to a report in the Steamboat Pilot. Klan members throughout Denver gathered on Golden’s South Table Mountain for crossburnings and other rituals. According to Golden History, the mountain could attract up to 10,000 members.

Overall, the Klan helped prevent or deter unknown numbers of Black people from carving

THE IMPACT

In the community

While growing up in Denver in the ‘60s and ‘70s, Daniel and her sisters used their education and life experiences to help them decipher which news stories were biased and which were reputable. ey also relied on family and friends’ advice.

“I don’t think news at the time covered Blacks in the world that they lived in,” Daniel said. “To me, the general stories about how Blacks lived, what they did, what their concerns were and some of their needs, were not covered.”

e sisters felt this trend in coverage didn’t change until the ’80s, when news about Black people and Black communities became more prominent.

As an example, Daniel described how e Denver Post did a feature article on her late husband, Wiley Y. Daniel, who was a prominent attorney and the state’s rst Black U.S. district court judge. She also recalled how e Post’s society section ran pictures of positive stories happening in the Black community.

“I do think it began to change in the ’80s,” Daniel continued. “ ere were positive stories (but) … the stereotypes were still going on.”

Diversity in the newsroom also seemed to improve during this timeframe, the sisters said. ey recalled Reynelda Muse, the rst Black person to anchor a newscast in Colorado, and Bertha Lynn, who started in Denver television in 1976.

While a lot has changed in how traditional outlets cover Black people and Black communities, the sisters believe there’s still plenty of bias. Rogers admitted that she avoids local

THE FUTURE For Goldenites

In more recent years, especially in the wake of George Floyd’s murder and the Black Lives Matter rallies in the summer of 2020, the Golden community has started examining the long reach of systemic racism in and around the city. e City of Golden started work on its Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, and groups like Golden United and Golden Anti-Racism Collective formed.

While these are good rst steps, real change has to start with people’s attitudes, GAC members Scrable and Michele Minihane said.

out lives in the area. History Colorado recently released ledgers of KKK membership that show seven members of the terrorist organization resided in the Golden area, Tellis added.

Racist housing policies, practices

While the Klan’s activities are certainly one reason Golden has a small Black population, it’s not the only reason. Discriminatory housing practices also contributed.

Don Cameron, a former Je erson County teacher and current Golden city councilor, has researched zoning history and discriminatory housing policies and practices, including some accounts recorded in the Transcript.

While many Black residents in Denver were constricted by redlining, their counterparts in Golden faced other challenges.

“Starting in the ’20s and into the ’40s, it was common for people to say that they would only sell their individual property to those of the Caucasian race, or non-Negro race individuals,” Cameron stated in a self-published article about Golden’s zoning history.

“ e courts backed up this right because they were protecting the homeowners’ use of their land and had no civic duty to prevent this discrimination,” the article continues. “Blacks were excluded from being shown properties in these restrictive neighborhoods, and if they tried to purchase them, (they) might have it taken away soon after.”

news because there are still more negative stories about Black people than positive ones.

“I think there absolutely still is biased coverage,” she said. “I don’t want, every day, to hear about, ‘there’s another Black person who got in trouble.’”

In the country

Going back through American history, the Urban Spectrum’s Porter described other incidents where media outlets didn’t give Black people the bene t of the doubt. He listed the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the Emmitt Till lynching as examples of the media portraying those involved as “guilty until proven innocent,” adding how the trend has persisted into today’s coverage of police shootings and similar incidents.

“And it seems as though that mentality continues to manifest in those organizations in their treatment of our community,” he said. “And so, it’s always the bad news. ere’s really never any positive re ections.”

Regarding news coverage of the Black Panther Party, the journalism professor described it as a peaceful organization that was responding to violence “against African-American people in an attempt to say, ‘We will protect our community.’”

“ e idea was that Black folks with guns clearly scared the hell out of people,” Porter continued. “Because obviously, if you’ve got a gun, then you’re going to be violent. And it’s only that mentality because of our profession (as journalists). Our profession has continued to promote that re ection — still does, to this day.”

As for Golden and the Transcript’s cover-

Although many Goldenites are openminded and inclusive, Minihane personally believed there are still some residents who “do not value an integrated community and don’t feel like it’s important to make people of color feel welcome.”

She added: “I don’t get the sense that (attitudes) have changed a lot in 40 or 50 years.”

Scrable agreed that tangible changes, whether in attitudes or policies, have been slow. He said it’s going to take time and everyone working together to make Golden a more welcoming and inclusive place.

e two described how the Golden AntiRacism Collective has become a place where people can share their experiences, examine systemic racism’s impact on the community,

Perhaps the most evident example of this was in 1942, when Logus Butler and Susie A. Allison paid $1,500 for 30 acres near present-day Boyd Street in north Golden. ey planned to build on it, but they were forced to sell a few months later after Golden residents drove them out.

“A large number of citizens appeared before the City Council Wednesday evening,” the Transcript reported Oct. 22, 1942, “and stated that a group of colored people had taken possession of the land recently purchased by them east of the Clark’s Garden addition, within the city limits of Golden, and were apparently staking out some building sites.”

After Butler and Allison were forced to sell the land, plots on the same land were listed for sale two years later. Ownership was restricted to “members of the Caucasian race.” ese accounts are just glimpses of Golden’s treatment of people of color, but Tellis emphasized how they demonstrate “institutionalized anti-Black behaviors and norms” in the area. So, he said, it’s no surprise that the Black Panther Party, an organization that “unapologetically called for Black liberation and the dismantling of White supremacist power structures, would catch the ire of local reporting.”

Tellis added: “Golden has displayed a deep commitment to the marginalization of Black people. To re ect on this legacy is pivotal if we desire to not replicate the racial strife and injustice of our past.”

age of the Black community, Porter believed it likely made Black residents feel unsafe and unwelcome, saying, “ ey know that any coverage of them will not be balanced and fair.” Fairness and racial equity are concepts Golden, Denver, the United States and journalism as a profession need to work on, he stated.

“I don’t see our profession doing enough work in that area,” Porter said. “I hear the talk. But I’m not seeing anything to back it up.”

and nd ways to improve Golden for current and future generations.

As of last month, GAC has about 400 members on an email list and a few dozen who come to its regular meetings. ere are several subgroups within the Golden AntiRacism Collective that tackle di erent topics such as policy and policing, education, and books and media.

While the bulk of the members are White, any Goldenites of color are welcome to join and participate as they’re able, the members said.

e group has established a unique partnership with the Golden Police Department, SEE FOR THE RECORD, P19

Lauren R. Watson (Yusef Karouma), a member of the Black Panther Party, hands flyers to a crowd at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

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as some of its members sit on the department’s community engagement group, GAC member Sandra Knecht explained. GAC and other community members have given feedback on various department policies, particularly around use of force.

GAC members also try to comment on City Council discussions and participate in other local matters, including education, youth outreach and a ordable housing. In doing so, the group has developed partnerships with Shelton Elementary, the Golden Library, Colorado School of Mines student groups, Golden United and other groups that share GAC’s goals.

Similar to GAC, Golden United formed after the 2016 election as “there was a fair amount of division, nationally and locally,” Ronnie Rosenbaum said. e group sought to bring people together and encourage respect for those who have di erent ideas and opinions.

Rosenbaum, who’s vice president on Golden United’s board of directors, described the partnership between Golden United and GAC, saying the two groups and others joined forces for a rally in summer 2020 and pushed City Council to approve the “Golden Stands with Black Lives” banner on Washington Avenue.

Minihane stressed how the GAC believes systemic racism impacts all Golden residents, regardless of race, and recommended locals read “ e Sum of Us” by Heather McGhee to learn more about that impact.

For the City of Golden

In summer 2020, the Golden City Council produced a series of resolutions meant to address its history of racial exclusion and racist domination of non-White groups, Tellis stated. ese resolutions included:

• Resolution 2736 – Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis

• Resolution 2747 - Declaring Support for Black Lives and Racial Equity rough a Public Display, and

• Resolution 2748 - Declaring A Commitment to Anti-Racism Actions

• Resolution 2736 states, “the Golden City Council recognizes that racial inequities have become institutionalized in the policies and practices of many agencies, governmental and otherwise. Council recognizes the need to examine seemingly neutral policies and practices to determine whether they are contributing to inequity and, where needed, change or eliminate the policy or practice as cities have a long history of decision and policy making that have resulted in classist and racist outcomes.”

Building on that, the city hired a consultant in June 2021 to develop a Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan based on community input. After developing it for more than a year, the plan outlined four goals:

• Create a culture of inclusion and belonging throughout the community of Golden;

• Increase access to services and resources for diverse community members;

• Foster an organizational culture and environment within the City of Golden that’s committed to racial equity, diversity and inclusion; and

• Expand economic opportunities for diverse businesses.

Along with the REDI Action Plan, the consultants also recommended dozens of strategies toward these goals and an implementation plan.

For instance, public documents and other information should be available to those who don’t speak English or have di erent abilities. City boards and commissions should have a more inclusive recruiting process to ensure

diversity among their members. e city also should host training about Golden’s history, structural racism and implicit bias.

e City Council adopted the REDI Action Plan in December 2022 and called on the community to ensure Golden achieves the four goals in a timely, e ective way.

e plan was developed with race as the leading element because of how widespread and damaging racial inequalities are in the United States, according to city consultants. However, the REDI Action Plan is overall intersectional, examining how to make Golden a better place for people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions and other demographics.

O cials said the next step is to assemble an implementation team of community members and city sta ers to make recommendations to City Council on how to achieve goals. Golden expects to assemble the team this spring.

In a Feb. 10 email, Mayor Laura Weinberg highlighted city o cials and community members’ ongoing work to “live up to our value as a welcoming and inclusive city.”

“I applaud the Golden Transcript’s work to identify its role in racial inequities in the past and its role in systemic racism,” she stated.

“ e City of Golden has undertaken similar work … (and) I look forward to this year’s actions to take the information from our new REDI plan and put community-driven solutions into practice.”

For the Golden Transcript

While the Transcript’s ownership and newsroom has changed greatly since the late 1960s and early ‘70s, it’s not immune from the biases and attitudes that riddled its past coverage and contributed to systemic racism in and around Golden.

Scrable said reading the Transcript’s past coverage of the Black community can be “demoralizing,” but even recent stories have failed to represent Black voices.

He pointed to an Aug. 31, 2020 Transcript story about City Council’s decision to display a “Golden Stands With Black Lives” banner over Washington Avenue. e story said the banner would be displayed for 60 days, “an amount of time intended to symbolize how long it took for slave ships to cross the Atlantic.”

Scrable and his GAC co-chairs did advocate for 60 days, but they never assigned any symbolism or signi cance to the number.

“It might’ve been said (in the meeting), but it wasn’t us,” Scrable said of GAC. “It was a misquote.”

After the Aug. 31, 2020 story, Scrable received about 20 phone calls from people upset about the supposed symbolism. He felt the Transcript hadn’t done enough research and

ultimately misrepresented the facts, and that insensitivity created a very frustrating experience.

He wanted the Transcript to ensure there are positive stories about people from historically marginalized groups, and do better educating Goldenites about their neighbors’ achievements and experiences.

Scrable added: “I’m looking to the Transcript to paint a positive picture for all people of color … and representing ‘all’ versus ‘a few.’” e Colorado Community Media newsroom acknowledges it has work to do, and this February 2023 report is only the rst step in what the team hopes will open a wider conversation about systemic racism and media coverage for years to come. Working on this report brought CCM sta members face-toface with outdated practices and implicit biases.

Going forward, CCM’s goal is to include more voices of color in the newsroom and on the pages of its two dozen publications, Publisher Linda Shapley said. CCM wants to ensure all local voices are heard and included, while also re ecting on racial equity, diversity and inclusion. CCM will strive to consider the lenses through which the sta decides to cover stories in the rst place. Appreciating di erences in CCM’s coverage areas, like history and culture, will guide the newsroom in its e orts.

Other newspapers such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, e Kansas City Star, Philadelphia Inquirer and more have done similar analyses of their past coverage, and the Transcript encourages other newspapers in the region and across the country to do so as well, Shapley said, adding that it wouldn’t have been possible without a Colorado Media Project grant.

For all journalists, Porter stressed the importance of continuing to diversify newsrooms and ensuring fair, balanced and objective coverage and “stop convicting people without evidence.”

He called on more publications to review their past coverage and acknowledge its harmful impacts, saying it’s important to shine a light on the truth, to be honest and to be transparent.

“If we’re ever going to get past this, it’s going to take some truth-telling,” he said. “It will be hard. It will be di cult. But it really is one of the last vestiges to make this country what it said it was in the beginning — freedom and liberty for all. Which has not been the case for us.”

Jameka Lewis, Allan Tellis, Kristen Fiore, Rylee Dunn, Christy Steadman, Steve Smith and Deborah Grigsby contributed to this report. Greg Moore contributed as an editor.

A banner reading “Golden Stands with Black Lives” hangs from the iconic “Welcome to Golden” sign over Washington Avenue in September 2020. After declaring racism as a public health crisis in 2020, among other e orts, Golden recently adopted a Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan. COURTESY OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN

Libraries keep closing for meth

Should they solve the problem?

toxic contamination left behind by patrons smoking drugs in the bathrooms.

In an extraordinary domino e ect, four libraries, some of the last public spaces welcome to everyone, closed. Some libraries hoped the public would see the closures as a wake-up call, opening eyes to what they deal with every day, according to emails of library directors obtained by e

tor worried about the health of his two-person cleaning team repeatedly sent into the bathroom after reports of putrid smoke. Englewood Public Library, also plagued by meth clouds, discovered in mid-January that its bathrooms were contaminated. Littleton, “in the interest of being proactive,” was next, also nding levels of meth residue exceeding the state health department’s legal limit.

popular branches.

e meth closures in Colorado made national news, from People magazine to e New York Times. Public reaction vacillated between accusing the libraries of causing hysteria to wondering how far society has sunk.

Of the four libraries that closed, only Boulder has reopened, though the bathrooms are sealed o by a temporary wall and plastic until they are cleaned by a professional meth lab remediation company. e Boulder library was closed for three weeks. Englewood has been shut down for nearly a month, and Littleton for two and a half weeks. Arvada closed more than a week ago.

Boulder library director David Farnan doesn’t regret closing the doors, even though he said he learned from local and state health o cials within a few days of the closure that no one’s health was ever at risk.

After 14 incidences of drug use in about three weeks, he’d already had a policy in place to shut down the bathrooms and not let anyone — even the cleaning crew — enter if there were fumes in the air.

But just because no one’s health was at risk, that doesn’t mean it’s acceptable, he said.

“We have to do everything we can to prevent this from ever happening again,” Farnan said. “We can’t have a public library and have meth use going on in the bathroom. at’s just a no-brainer.”

So the library will again nd a way to adapt. e plan is to keep the restrooms closed to the public, except for children accompanied by their parents and people who have a medical condition. It’s the best way Farnan sees to preserve the library’s mission to serve all, whether they are parents and kids coming to story time, seniors using the internet or people who sleep outside.

“It’s one of the few places where anyone can go, everyone is treated with decency and you don’t have to buy anything,” he said. “ at’s rare. e value of having a public place is extraordinary.”

Colorado’s standard for meth contamination isn’t based on public settings

Here is how many reports of patrons a ected by meth contamination the libraries received: Zero.

Two Boulder library employees reported feeling “dizzy” after walking into a smoke- lled room in late November and were checked out by paramedics, but both had normal vital signs and no evident symptoms of narcotics exposure.

And for public health experts who have studied meth exposure, that doesn’t come as a surprise.

“I think the health risks when we nd that amount — by design — are negligible,” said Mike Van Dyke,

The front doors of the Bemis Public Library in Littleton on Jan. 19, after the city closed it due to methamphetamine contamination.

PHOTO BY NINA JOSS

whose research on meth exposure helped establish the state’s decontamination procedures and sampling requirements.

In Colorado, a space is considered contaminated if meth residue is detected at levels above 0.5 micrograms per 15.5 square inches. e threshold is based on a child being exposed for a long period inside a home.

“It was really established for the worst-case exposure, which would be a toddler living 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in a contaminated home crawling over carpets, putting their hands in their mouth, doing all of those things,” said Van Dyke, now a professor at Colorado School of Public Health.

But public restrooms are a far different setting than one’s living room.

Nonporous tiled oors and countertops make it easy to wipe o meth residue, which is very water soluble. People don’t spend much time in a public restroom and typically try to avoid touching surfaces to limit the spread of germs.

“So let’s say you touch a surface, you wash your hands before you leave. You’ve generally washed the vast majority of meth o of yourself even if you were exposed,” he said.

“ ere’s really low opportunity for exposure.”

Even so, libraries are being held to an “inappropriate” standard not designed to measure meth exposure in public settings.

“ e only standard they have is one that’s inappropriate, and from a risk-management perspective, their only real recourse is to clean it up to that one standard that exists,” Van Dyke said.

At the libraries in Boulder, Littleton and Englewood, meth residue that exceeded the state’s threshold was detected in the exhaust ducts in the bathrooms and on bathroom surfaces. Cleanup will cost tens of thousands. Englewood received an estimate of $38,000 to $45,000 for state contractors to decontaminate the library, according to an email sent to its sta . Boulder’s bill is tallying $105,000 so far, with an additional $68,000 in cleaning costs expected.

resholds requiring a space to decontaminate detected meth residue vary per state, with some states having much higher limits than Colorado. In Wyoming, for example, the threshold requiring decontamination is set at 1.5 micrograms, according to a 2019 review by e International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. But few, if any, have standards set for public spaces.

Colorado’s threshold is used for all spaces where meth is detected, but it was designed around longer exposure times, speci cally where someone is exposed to that level of meth for 24 hours, then reduced by 25 as a safeguard for toddlers, said Dr. Karin Pacheco, an allergist and occupational medicine expert at National Jewish Health.

“And that’s the case for most of these government levels — there is a protection factor built in to account

for the more vulnerable people who may be exposed,” Pacheco said. “We need to look at where it’s being used and make sure that that usage is reduced, but the actual exposure itself, it’s unlikely to be harmful.”

Symptoms after being exposed to meth for a short period of time can include irritability, jitteriness and a fast heart rate. For kids, symptoms will likely be more severe.

Tests are limited in what they reveal — meth contamination could be present for long periods of time before it’s ever detected. Like in air ducts, for example.

“Exhaust vents really show what’s been in the air for a week, two weeks,” Pacheco said. “It doesn’t tell you the time of the exposure.”

Libraries found needles, white rocks, bag of meth ere’s no state regulation that requires public spaces to be tested regularly for meth, so testing won’t happen unless there is reason to believe meth is being used in a speci c area.

At Boulder Public Library, the rst to close for cleanup, sta suspected drugs were being used inside the restrooms at the main branch downtown for months.

Incident reports e Sun obtained under the Colorado Open Records Act show that 19 people were banned from the library for 364 days under drug-related suspensions last year — with most of them in November and December with seven suspensions respectively.

Burned aluminum foil was found in the stall Dec. 1. On six separate occasions that month, sta complained of a strong chemical smell

coming from a stall where someone was inside. Library workers heard people discussing drugs in the bathroom stalls.

Last January, police found a woman inside a bathroom stall with a needle in her arm and three other syringes with meth in them, reports from the library show. Six months later, a patron told the library’s security that they needed help and turned in a bag of meth.

In September, someone reported that drugs were being used in the second- oor men’s bathroom and guards said they started experiencing symptoms from the smoke and fumes. Sta closed the restrooms, but the person left the library before

SEE METH, P22

PUC responds to Polis’ call for utility relief

Searching for answers

BY JOSHUA PERRY THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado’s Public Utilities Commission on Feb. 8 discussed addressing bill price hikes in response to Gov. Jared Polis’s utility cost-reduction directive, but it isn’t clear what the rst steps will be.

Chairman Eric Blank said that the PUC has been tasked with a wide range of objectives to ease an a ordability crisis that made consumers’ utility bills 52% higher on average in December. Some consumers saw their bills double or even triple.

“Among other things, the governor has asked us to identify ways to support customers in the most dire circumstances, improve access to and the capacity of the bill assistance program, nd ways to incentivize utilities to reduce customer costs, analyze approaches for limiting bill spikes, and to expand public engagement on these issues before the end PUC,” he said.

Blank said he didn’t know how the PUC would take action on this directive right now, but they would continue addressing a ordability in the coming weeks.

One way the PUC can make progress is driving down base rates, Commissioner Megan Gilman said. Under the current rules, a utility seeking to add new infrastructure, such as transmission lines or a power plant, must rst convince PUC regulators that it is necessary. If PUC agrees, it issues a certi cate of

public convenience and necessity to approve the request.

Once the project is in operation, the cost of the investment is passed on to consumers through an increase in base utility rates. PUC also has the power to set a return on investment rate, which determines the pro t that utility companies get from these investments. at ROI rate can contribute to higher prices as well.

Base rates have been increasing for years. Higher base rates make periods of extreme price pressure — usually resulting from high fuel costs or unusually cold weather conditions — even worse. e PUC can’t control those factors, but they can drive base rates down in the long run by limiting unnecessary investments by utility companies, Gilman said.

“What are we doing to really try to ensure that rate-payers are protected in the long run and (ensure) that those utility investments that end up being repaid by rate-payers are really the best use of that money, and the best option available?” she said.

Blank said that managing base rates will be part of the discussion on a ordability moving forward. Later at the meeting, the commission also approved updates to its policy for service disconnection reporting, which now will include data on areas with the highest proportions of disconnections in order to identify geographic disparities in access to utility services.

Additionally, they made plans to meet with assistance program coordinators and utility companies to improve the e ectiveness and ac-

cessibility of low-income quali ed programs.

Access to sources of assistance like the Percentage of Income Payment Program, which limits utility costs for low income families to up to 6% of their monthly income, must be improved, according to Gilman. e PUC has taken some steps already to make its process open and easy to understand, she said, but there’s still much room for growth when it comes to working in a mode that engages the public on addressing longterm a ordability moving forward.

“ is is a massive issue, to take

this agency and all of the sudden try to humanize, try to improve accessibility, try to improve language access, try to improve these opportunities,” Gilman said. “By no means do we have it all gured out.”

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employees could issue a suspension. Similar problems were reported in Englewood, where last July, workers and patrons saw a man using a small, white tube to snort a white powdery substance o a table in the back of the computer lab. In Sep-

tember, the city’s library sta found a pile of burned tin foil, a capped syringe and a plastic capsule of saline inside a handicap bathroom stall. Sta also found a backpack with needles and drugs inside the lobby, where security footage showed a man and a woman using the drugs minutes earlier.

More than once, patrons slipped sta notes saying that they believed drugs were being used in the men’s

bathroom.

Less than a month before shutting down, a patron said he found what he thought was “a cooking kit.” Inside the small, black zippered case, there were several blades, a small plastic tube and a few small white rocks.

Days later, a nurse visiting the library advised workers to shut down the bathrooms because two people had been smoking fentanyl in the

men’s room and the smoke was at dangerous levels.

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Families are facing higher utility bills this year. Gov. Jared Polis is putting pressure on the state to find answers. PHOTO BY TAYLER SHAW

Mines celebrates 11 senior wrestlers, beats Chadron State 26-18

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In March 2020, Anderson Salisbury was preparing to wrestle at the NCAA Division II National Championship when it was canceled because of COVID-19.

ree years later, he’s looking to win a national championship in his last season at Colorado School of Mines.

“I think that’s a big reason why I ended up coming back, because I didn’t get an opportunity to compete at that national championship,” said Salisbury, a six-year Mines wrestler who’s set to graduate with a master’s degree in robotics and automation this spring.

On Feb. 9, the Mines wrestling team recognized 11 fourth-, fthand sixth-year seniors before its Senior Night dual against Chadron State. e Orediggers went on to defeat the Eagles 26-18 in Mines’ nal home dual of the season.

“It’s a really high-emotion night for a lot of us,” fth-year senior Teague Dilbeck said. “ … (Mines) is a great place to be an athlete. We succeed at a very high level athletically and academically. … I’m just very grateful for the opportunities I’ve had here.”

Like Salisbury, Dilbeck said he was “pretty decided” about using his extra year of eligibility, adding that he knew he wanted to get a master’s degree. He plans to graduate with a master’s in engineering technology and management and has a job lined up with a civil consulting company doing airport design.

e 149-pound wrestler commented how his fth year has been a special one, as it was his rst year starting in a dual.

On Feb. 9, he won 4-3 in a close decision, saying he wanted to put it all on the line for Senior Night.

e Chadron State dual had a scary start for the Orediggers, as 125-pound wrestler Christian Lopez was injured in the night’s rst match. e Eagles took a 9-0 lead in the rst two matches, and the Orediggers generated some momentum o victories at 141 and 149.

Later matches gave the Orediggers a lead, and Salisbury sealed the dual victory with a win by fall at 197.

“It was a good way to end it — a tech and a pin,” Salisbury said of his Senior Night match. “I probably could’ve done it a period sooner, but it’s still pretty cool.”

All that remains for the seniors is their postseason matches. e Orediggers will compete at NCAA Super Region VI championships Feb. 25 in Chadron, Nebraska. Dilbeck and Salisbury explained how 11 schools compete, and the top three wrestlers in each weight class advance

Ramblin’ wrestlers

to the NCAA Division II championships March 10-11 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

e two seniors felt the two weeks between their Senior Night dual and regional championship would be just enough time to recover and review technique. Dilbeck hoped to get on the podium at regionals and advance to his rst national championship.

Meanwhile, Salisbury hoped to re-

peat his national appearances and win a title for Mines. He nished eighth place in 2021 and seventh place in 2022, receiving All-American honors both times. is time, though, he’s hoping to bring some gold back to Golden and end his Mines wrestling career on top.

Salisbury, who’s ranked fth nationally in his weight class, said he’s lost a couple of close matches. But, he added, “I’m going to be a

completely di erent guy when (the regional championship) comes around.”

After their nal home match of the season, both Dilbeck and Salisbury described how proud of the Mines wrestling program they were and all that they and their teammates have accomplished during their careers.

Salisbury said of the Senior Night victory: “It’s a good day to be an Oredigger.”

Mines senior Teague Dilbeck, right, wrestles Chadron State’s Brandon Paredes during the Feb. 9 Senior Night dual at Colorado School of Mines. Dilbeck won the match 3-0, helping Mines win the dual 26-18.

PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

Mines junior Dylan Yancey, left, wins a 149-pound exhibition match over Chadron State’s Hunter Gilmore, right, during the Feb. 9 dual at Colorado School of Mines.

IRS to Coloradans: Don’t file your taxes yet

BY SARAH MULHOLLAND COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO

Coloradans may owe federal taxes on last year’s TABOR refunds.

e IRS says the state’s residents should hold o on ling their tax returns until the agency gures out how it’s going to handle the issue.

e IRS issued the directive to residents of several states that received refunds or special payments in 2022.

Coloradans shouldn’t have to pay any taxes on TABOR refunds, according to the state’s revenue department. TABOR, which stands for the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, goes back to 1992 in Colorado. e law requires the state to return excess state revenues to taxpayers.

“We have done so on various occasions and through various statutory methods,” Dan Carr, a spokesperson for Colorado’s revenue department, said in an emailed statement. “We have provided this information to the Internal Revenue Service in

response to the questions they’ve raised to many states. We will continue to monitor the IRS process and be clear on our position that these refunds are not taxable.”

Colorado’s excess tax revenues totaled about $3 billion last year. at resulted in sizable refund checks of $750 for individuals and $1,500 for joint lers. Normally those refunds would have been paid this spring, but Gov. Polis and the legislature moved up the timeline to last summer.

Last year, 19 states o ered special tax refunds and payments, according to the Associated Press. Many were meant to provide relief from in ation. Colorado’s TABOR refunds, though not prompted by in ation, were issued at the same time as the other states’ checks.

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BY JOSHUA PERRY THE COLORADO SUN

Amazon faces new nes for workplace violations at its Aurora facility and several other warehouses nationwide, according to citations issued Wednesday by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

OSHA cited Amazon for “unsafe conditions and ergonomic hazards” in Aurora as part of an ongoing federal investigation that also cited warehouses in Castleton, New York and Nampa, Idaho. e proposed ne totals $46,875.

e announcement follows the conclusion of similar investigations of three Amazon warehouses in Waukegan, Illinois; Deltona, Florida; and New Windsor, New York that resulted in similar citations totaling $60,269 in proposed nes.

Although citations have been issued, the investigation of workplace safety in Colorado, New York and Idaho warehouses, which began Aug. 1, is ongoing and subject to change. OSHA investigations usually must report ndings after six months, but on Monday a judge extended the deadline to April 18.

e investigation of all six sites has been the largest enforcement of ergonomic safety compliance ever, OSHA said in a Jan. 18 news release.

Ergonomic safety hazards increase the risk of musculoskeletal disor-

ders, or MSDs, by exposing employees to situations like “lifting heavy items, bending, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling heavy loads, working in awkward body postures and performing the same or similar tasks repetitively,” according to OSHA’s de nition.

In the past, ergonomic safety violations have often been di cult for OSHA to address. No established legal standard exists for enforcing ergonomic safety, said Eric Frumin, health and safety director of the Strategic Organizing Center, a coalition of labor unions. Frumin said previous attempts to establish a legal standard for ergonomic safety have faced powerful corporate opposition. is recent e ort by OSHA is unprecedented, he said.

“ ey’ve been investigating a lot of companies, big companies, with di erent kinds of problems over the years, and they have never had an investigation of this magnitude,” Frumin said.

OSHA’s investigation discovered high rates of MSDs among Amazon workers. According to the o cial citation, employees at the Aurora warehouse work in an environment that puts them at signi cant risk for developing MSDs from “repetitive lifting and carrying, twisting, bending and long reaches and combinations thereof.”

e safety of working conditions in Amazon warehouses has

been contested by labor advocates for years. A 2020 investigation by Reveal, the Bay Area investigative journalism organization, pored through internal safety records and found that serious injuries at Amazon warehouses had increased 33% in three years, nearly double the industry standard at the time.

Amazon said that it intends to appeal the OSHA citations.

“We take the safety and health of our employees very seriously, and we don’t believe the government’s allegations re ect the reality of safety at our sites,” Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said. “We’ve cooperated with the government through its investigation and have demonstrated how we work to mitigate risks and keep our people safe, and our publicly available data show we reduced injury rates in the U.S. nearly 15% between 2019 and 2021.”

OSHA also cited Amazon with 14 violations for improper recordkeeping in the company’s injury reports during the rst round of investigation in December, levying $29,008 more in possible nes.

No Amazon workers are unionized in Colorado — the only unionized Amazon warehouse is in Staten Island, New York. e Amazon Labor Union tried to organize at a warehouse in Albany, New York, but employees voted no to a union in October. E orts to organize service

workers from Apple to Starbucks last year were met with mixed results. Several Starbucks stores in Colorado have voted to unionize, but contracts are still under negotiation.

Amazon employs more than 20,000 full- and part-time workers in Colorado. Many work in the warehouses and as ful llment center workers. A number are also employed at the 22 Whole Foods Market grocery stores around the state.

e company opened its rst warehouse in Colorado in 2016. e Aurora facility, known as DEN5, is where the latest OSHA citations were issued. Workers at the facility sort already sealed packages and then route them by ZIP code to local post o ces for faster delivery to Colorado customers. Its rst ful llment center opened in 2018, also in Aurora, followed by another in ornton where employees are assisted by robots. A Colorado Springs warehouse opened in 2021. e company is also constructing a new ful llment center in Loveland.

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CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200329

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 17, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

Tinh Nguyen AND Trinh Thi Diem Nguyen

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

July 16, 2019

County of Recording

Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

July 22, 2019

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2019061934

Original Principal Amount

$402,500.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$379,447.48

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 3, BLOCK 6, SUN VALLEY ESTATES FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 300071238

Also known by street and number as: 864 S Hoyt St, Lakewood, CO 80226-4022.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/09/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

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IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER

DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 11/17/2022

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Lyndsay Smith, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M Janeway #15592

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295

Attorney File # 22-028767

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200329

First Publication: 1/19/2023

Last Publication: 2/16/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200328

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 17, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) Barbara Buell Paige AND Joshua W. Brown Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Debt

29, 2008

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 11, BLOCK 5, SHERIDAN GREEN SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 11517 Marshall Street, Westminster, CO 80020.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/09/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 1/19/2023

Last Publication: 2/16/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER

DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 11/17/2022

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Lyndsay Smith, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Lynn M Janeway #15592 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295

2007009864 Original Principal Amount $55,100.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $55,063.98

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 6, BLOCK 12, LEAWOOD FILING NUMBER 2, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 6244 W Leawood Dr, Littleton, CO 80123.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/30/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 12/06/2022

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-22-947773-LL

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200348

First

of Publication: Golden Transcript

NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200333

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 17, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) JAMES HARLEY WADSWORTH, JR Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Holder of Evidence of Debt

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Part of the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 32, Township 3 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M., described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of said Section 32; thence North along the West line of said NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 32, 110.00 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of said Section 32, a distance of 150 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of said NE 1/4 NW 1/4 a distance of 110.00 feet to the South line of said NE 1/4 NW 1/4; thence West along the South line of said NE 1/4 NW 1/4 a distance of 150 feet to the point of beginning, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

Also known by street and number as: 2300 YOUNGFIELD ST, LAKEWOOD, CO 80215.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/09/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 1/19/2023

Last Publication: 2/16/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 11/17/2022

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Lyndsay Smith, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

N. April Winecki #34861 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295

Attorney File # 22-028741

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200333

First Publication: 1/19/2023

Last Publication: 2/16/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200331

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 17, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

BENJAMIN J MARTINEZ

Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MARKETPLACE HOME MORTGAGE, LLC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 63, WILLIAMSBURG FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7917 S FLOWER CT, LITTLETON, CO 80128.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/09/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 1/19/2023

Last Publication: 2/16/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 11/17/2022

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Anna Johnston #51978 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009634858

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200331

First Publication: 1/19/2023

Last Publication: 2/16/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200337

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 30, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

MATTHEW G. NIEMERG

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC

F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

October 27, 2020

County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

June 28, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2021096564

Original Principal Amount $374,440.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$363,648.79

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 426, APPLE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

deed

trust

Also known by street and number as: 5932 CULEBRA CT,

GOLDEN, CO 80403-1010.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/30/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 11/30/2022

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Anna Johnston #51978

Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP

1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009661299

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200337

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200342

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 6, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

Richard Mossberg

Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust January 30, 2020

County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

February 05, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2020014453

Original Principal Amount

$309,430.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$297,166.35

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

UNIT 9, KIMBERLY SQUARE,

A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE MAP FILED FOR RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 1 AT PAGE 14, AND THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED FEBRUARY 9, 1965 IN BOOK 1777 AT PAGE 129, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as:

1268 Reed Street, Lakewood, CO 80214.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 12/06/2022

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

N. April Winecki #34861 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (855) 263-9295 Attorney File # 22-028837

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200330

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 17, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

Jeanette A. Duff and Robert F. Duff

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Home Mortgage Experts, Inc., its successors and assigns

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof

LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE NORTH 330 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1320

FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST

1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 70 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING EAST OF STATE HIGHWAY 124, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 8946 S DEER CREEK CANYON RD, LITTLETON, CO 80127.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 30, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) John Kelly Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Universal Lending Corporation

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 26, 2018 County of Recording Jefferson Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 31, 2018

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2018069533 Original Principal Amount $316,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $326,124.24

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 4, BLOCK 10, NORTH ARVADA PARK

SECOND ADDITION THIRD FILING, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 6537 Otis St, Arvada, CO 80003.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/30/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 11/30/2022

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO 390, BUILDING NO. 61, AS SHOWN ON THE FIRST AMENDED CONDOMINIUM MAP OF GREEN MOUNTAIN TOWNHOUSES (SECOND FILING) RECORDED NOVEMBER 20, 1967 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, RECEPTION NO. 260230 AND ACCORDING TO AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED OCTOBER 14, 1966 IN BOOK 1902 AT PAGE 744, INCLUDING ALL PORTIONS OF A CONDOMINIUM UNIT AND INTEREST AS DEFINED IN SAID DECLARATION, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 661 S Xenon Ct, Lakewood, CO 80228-2820.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/09/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 1/19/2023

Last Publication: 2/16/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 11/17/2022

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

File # CO21047

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/30/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 11/30/2022

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Anna Johnston #51978

Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711

Attorney File # 00000009657214

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice NO. J2200338

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200344

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 6, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) George Edward Robertson

Original Beneficiary(ies)

TCF National Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

The Huntington National Bank

Date of Deed of Trust

October 24, 2012 County of Recording

Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

November 01, 2012

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2012117461 Original Principal Amount $89,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $54,744.53

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/30/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (844) 322-6558 Attorney File # 19CO00344-3

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof

TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 70 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 70 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., WHICH LIES SOUTH 89°14'10" WEST, 1,204 FEET FROM THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 14; THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 08°32'10" EAST, 487.56 FEET; THENCE NORTH 26°48' WEST, 201.27 FEET; THENCE NORTH 22°44'50" WEST, 326.25 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO SAID NORTH LINE OF SECTION 14; THENCE NORTH 89°14'10"EAST, 145.17 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT E, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 17611 N Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80127. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/30/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 12/06/2022

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Barbara Lyons, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-22-948203-LL

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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legal Notice NO. J2200344

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200335

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On November 30, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s) Fred Schlott and Barbara Schlott

Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Date of Deed of Trust

January 26, 2004 County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

March 12, 2004

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

F1982678

Original Principal Amount $100,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $75,230.58

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby

notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE SOUTHERLY 660.00 FEET OF THE WESTERLY 165.00 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as:

5990 W Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, CO 80123-3906.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTL ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/30/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 11/30/2022

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP

7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

Attorney File # CO-22-943711-LL

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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Legal Notice NO. J2200335

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. J2200349

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 6, 2022, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Jefferson records.

Original Grantor(s)

Norman L. Dunn and Holly P. Dunn

Original Beneficiary(ies)

U.S. Bank N.A.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

U.S. Bank National Association

Date of Deed of Trust

August 18, 2015

County of Recording Jefferson

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

August 31, 2015

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)

2015092635**

Original Principal Amount

$862,500.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$820,446.05

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 22, WILLOW SPRINGS FILING NO. 4, CHIMNEY ROCK, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.

**This loan has been modified through a Loan Modification Agreement recorded 5/13/2019 at Reception No. 2019037818 in the records of the Jefferson county clerk and recorder, Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 6291 Chimney Rock Trail, Morrison, CO 80465.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 03/30/2023 via remote, web-based auction service, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. https://liveauctions.govease.com/

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 12/06/2022

Holly Ryan, Public Trustee in and for the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

By: Christine Thompson, Deputy, for Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Heather L. Deere #28597 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.

355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO11654

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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Legal Notice NO. J2200349

First Publication: 2/9/2023

Last Publication: 3/9/2023

Name of Publication: Golden Transcript Metropolitan Districts Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR NORTHWEST LAKEWOOD SANITATION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Northwest Lakewood Sanitation District of Jefferson County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a three-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Steve Beck, the Designated Election Official for the Northwest Lake Sanitation District and the, c/o Steve Beck at Special District Management Services, Inc., 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado 80028, (303) 987-0835 and on the District website at: https://nwlsd.us/. The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form or letter is to be submitted to the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on February 24, 2023, sixty-seven (67) days prior to the regular election. Affidavits of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business on February 27, 2023, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regular election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be obtained from / filed with Steve Beck, the Designated Election Official of the District, c/o Steve Beck at Special District Management Services, Inc., 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado 80028, (303) 987-0835, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 25, 2023).

NORTHWEST LAKEWOOD SANITATION DISTRICT

By:/s/ Steve Beck

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 415723

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Hometown Metropolitan District No. 2 of Jefferson County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that an election will be held on

to the Designated Election Official by the close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on February 27, 2023, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regular election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be obtained from / filed with Lisa A. Jacoby, the Designated Election Official of the District (at the address/ phone/email address noted above), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 25, 2023).

HOMETOWN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NO. 2

By: /s/Lisa A. Jacoby

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 415706

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript and the

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

WHEAT RIDGE WATER DISTRICT §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Wheat Ridge Water District, in Jefferson County, Colorado (the “District”).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time three (3) directors will be elected to serve a four-year term. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”) at:

aj@publicalliancellc.com

(720) 213-6621

Or in person at the District’s office during business hours: 6827 W. 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge Colorado 80033

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 24, 2023. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on April 25, 2023. You may contact the DEO’s office at (720) 213-6621.

WHEAT RIDGE WATER DISTRICT

By: /s/ AJ Beckman

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 415710

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Fruitdale Sanitation District of Jefferson County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time two directors will be elected to serve four-year terms, and one director will be elected to serve the remaining unexpired two-years of a term Eligible electors of the Fruitdale Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the District’s Designated Election Official, Robert Cox at 4990 Miller Street, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, telephone number (303) 4245476, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is close of business (4:30 PM) on Friday, February 24, 2023 (not less than 67 days before the election). If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 PM on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

FRUITDALE SANITATION DISTRICT

and 7:00 p.m. At that time three (3) Directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms to May 4, 2027.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Peggy Ripko, the Designated Election Official for the Indy Oak TOD Metropolitan District, c/o Special District Management Services, Inc., 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado 80028, (303) 987-0835 and on the District’s website at https:// indyoaktodmd.colorado.gov/. The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form or letter is to be submitted to the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on February 24, 2023, sixty-seven (67) days prior to the regular election. Affidavits of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business on February 27, 2023, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regular election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be obtained from / filed with Peggy Ripko, the Designated Election Official of the District, c/o Special District Management Services, Inc., 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado 80028, (303) 987-0835, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 25, 2023).

INDY OAK TOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By:/s/ Peggy Ripko Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. 415705

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1 of Jefferson County, Colorado, shall make retainage release payment at 141 Union Blvd, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 on or after March 28, 2023, at the hour of 9:30, a.m. to the following:

GH Phipps Construction Companies 5995 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111-4710

For all work done by said Contractors in construction or work on the Candelas Community Commercial Parcels and performed within and/or for the Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1 in the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. This includes the Contract for Candelas Medical Phase 2 Concrete and Paving.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time for final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim to: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC, 1626 Cole Boulevard, Suite 125, Lakewood, CO 80401, on or before the date and time herein above shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1, its directors, officers, agents, consultants and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JEFFERSON CENTER METROPOLITAN

DISTRICT NO. 1

By: Independent District Engineering Services, LLC, Brandon Collins, PE District Engineer by and for the Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 1

Legal Notice No. 415716

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publication Name: Jeffco Transcript

Summons and Sheriff Sale

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DENVER COUNTY, COLORADO Denver City and County Building 1437 Bannock St. Denver, CO 80202 Case No. 2017CV31931 Div. 269

Plaintiff: ALLEN 2575 INVESTORS, LLC, as assignee of LUIS CARLOS GUTIERREZ

vs. Defendant: KISHORE K. RAMJIANI

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE AND RIGHTS TO CURE OR REDEEM

Accordingly, I have levied upon the following real property owned by Judgment-Debtor, to wit: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 25 FEET NORTH AND 50 FEET WEST OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 26; THENCE WEST AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SAID SECTION 26, 133 FEET; THENCE NORTH AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SAID SECTION 26, 145 FEET; THENCE EAST AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SAID SECTION 26, 133 FEET; THENCE SOUTH AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SAID SECTION 26, 145 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT A TRIANGULAR TRACT IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF PREVIOUSLY CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE FOR ROAD PURPOSES ONLY, IN DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 11, 1970 IN BOOK 2226 AT PAGE 221 AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO RECORDED FEBRUARY 17, 1958 IN BOOK 1105 AT PAGE 258, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has a street address of 3201 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 A.M., on March 30, 2023, at 100 Jefferson County Parkway Suite 1520, Golden, CO 80419, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said JudgmentDebtor, Kishore K. Ramjiani, his heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the Judgment, as evidenced by the Transcript of Judgment, plus post-judgment interest, continuing costs of collection and attorneys’ fees, and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.

•A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 38-38-104 FROM A GRANTOR, LIENOR, LESSEE OR OTHER ENTITY DEFINED BY STATUTE SHALL BE FILED WITH THE SHERIFF AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

•A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED

PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 38-38-302 FROM A LIENOR, LESSEE OR OTHER ENTITY DEFINED BY STATUTE SHALL BE FILED WITH THE SHERIFF NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE.

•If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (C.R.S. § 38-38-103.1) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (C.R.S. § 38-38-103.2), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-4112372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

Dated: December 6, 2022

Jeff Shrader JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF

By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 415602

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Published in: Golden Transcript Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2022CV030318, Division/Courtroom 15

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (Publication Notice)

email: DEO@specialdistrictlaw.com. The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form or

BY VIRTUE OF a Writ of Execution, to me directed, regarding a Judgment dated the 19th day of June, 2017, in favor of the Plaintiff, Allen 2575 Investors, LLC as assignee of Luis C. Gutierrez against Defendant, Kirshore K. Ramjiani (“Judgment-Debtor”), evidenced by a Transcript of Judgment recorded July 14, 2017, at Reception No. 2017072593 of the real estate records of Jefferson County, State of Colorado and, I am commanded to make, out of the lands, tenements, goods and chattels, owned by the JudgmentDebtor, the sum of Thirty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars, ($30,000.00) plus post-judgment interest, continuing costs of collection, and attorneys’ fees, resulting from Denver County Court Civil Action No. 2017CV31931.

MOUNTAIN GATE AT KEN-CARYL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v. BRETT MCKENZIE; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; and JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Department of Jefferson County, Colorado at 10:00 O’clock A.M., on the 6th day of April 2023,

at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy.Suite 1520, Golden, CO 80419-2040, phone number 303-271-6580. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID BY NOON THE DAY OF THE SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $15,944.05.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated November 1, 2022 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Mountain Gate at Ken-Caryl II Condominium Association, Inc., the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on June 29, 2020 at Reception No. 2020075364 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Mountain Gate at Ken-Caryl II recorded on 03/11/1994 at 94047322 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Mountain Gate at Ken-Caryl II Condominium Association, Inc., against real property legal described as follows:

CONDOMINIUM UNIT 306, IN CONDOMINIUM

BUILDING 8, MOUNTAIN GATE AT KEN-CARYL II (A CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY), ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON APRIL 26, 1994 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 94075829, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR MOUNTAIN GATE AT KEN-CARYL II (A CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY), RECORDED ON APRIL 26, 1994 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 94075828, IN SAID RECORDS COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.;

And also known as: 7394 S. Alkire St. #306, Littleton, CO 80127

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 802281011, 303.432.9999

Regina Marinelli, Sheriff Jefferson County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 415603

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Published In: Golden Transcript Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2022CV030797, Division/Courtroom 1 COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (Publication Notice) JEWELL RIDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v. ESTATE OF BETTYFAYE VESTA DELAROSA ZISCH; ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; and JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Department of Jefferson County, Colorado at 10:00 O’clock A.M., on the 9th day of March 2023, at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy. Ste 1520, Golden, CO 80419-2040, phone number 303-271-6580. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID BY NOON THE DAY OF THE SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $11,369.58.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated October 7, 2022 and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Jewell Ridge Condominium Association the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on October 24, 2019 at Reception No. 2019100985 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Condominium Declaration for Jewell Ridge Condominiums recorded on 07/05/1983 at Reception#83061905 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. The Declaration establishes a lien for the benefit of Jewell Ridge Condominium Association against real property legal described as follows:

Condominium Unit 10200C, Jewell Ridge Con-

dominiums, according to the Map thereof filed for record with the Clerk and Recorder of Jefferson County, on July 5, 1983 as Reception No. 83061908 and Affidavit of Correction recorded July 14,1983 as Reception No. 83065240 and Jewell Ridge Condominium Phase II, recorded March 1, 1984 as Reception No. 84018947 as described in the Condominium Declaration filed on July 5, 1983 as Reception No. 83061905, and Jewell Ridge Condominium Map Phase III recorded October 10, 1984 as Reception No. 84095867 and Jewell Ridge Condominium Map Phase IV recorded October 10, 1984 as Reception No. 84095869, and First Supplement to the Condominium Declaration recorded March 1, 1984 as Reception No. 84010946, Second Supplement to the Condominium Declaration recorded October 10, 1984 as Reception No, 84095866 and Third Supplement to the Condominium Declaration recorded October 10, 1984 as Reception No. 84095868, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.;

And also known as: 10200 W. Jewell Avenue #C, Lakewood, CO 80232

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 802281011, 303.432.9999

Date: January 13, 2023 Regina Marinelli, Sheriff Jefferson County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 415535

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Published In: Golden Transcript Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO CASE NO. 2022CV30475 DIV. 12

Plaintiff: FIRST VILLA WEST TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation

vs.

Defendants: WILLIAM W. WOLF; SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC; U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; UNITED RESOURCE SYSTEMS, INC.; and THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO CURE AND RIGHTS TO REDEEM

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Jefferson County District Court’s Order for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated November 21, 2022, and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq., by First Villa West Townhouse Association (“Association”), the current holder of a statutory and contractual lien. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Villa West Townhouses Filing No. 1 recorded with the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder April 30, 1971 at Reception Number 417895 (“Declaration”). The Declaration, as recorded, establishes a lien for the benefit of First Villa West Townhouse Association, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows: Also known by street number as 416 South Carr Street, Lakewood, CO 80226 (“Property”).

The Property being foreclosed is all of the property encumbered by the Association’s lien. You are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the Property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes. In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If the Borrower believes that a lender or servicer has violated the requirements for a single point of contact in section 38-38-103.1 or the prohibition on dual tracking in section 38-38-103.2, the borrower may file a complaint with the Colorado attorney general at (720) 508-6000, the CFPB at (855) 411-2372, or both, but the filing of a complaint will not stop the foreclosure process.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M., on the 23rd day of March 2023, at the Sheriff's Office Administration Building, located at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 1520, Golden, CO 80419; telephone number 303-271-6580. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the above described real property and improvements thereon to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in or to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER

Sheriff of Jefferson County, Colorado

By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff

Legal Notice No. 415587

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

District Court, Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401

Plaintiff: Assure LLC 1261 S. Zuni St. Denver CO 80223

v. Defendant: Gerold B Kraft, and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject real property which is the subject of this action. Case # 23CV26

SUMMONS

To the people of the state of Colorado

To the above named defendant Gerold B Kraft. You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this Court an answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained by the clerk of court. If you fail to respond, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court without further notice. This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situated in Jefferson County, Colorado, also described as:

TRACT A, VAN BIBBER BUSINESS PARK

And Schedule # 300436711 ASSURE LLC Dated 02/06/2023

Legal Notice No. 415719

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2022CV030295, Division/ Courtroom 2

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (Publication Notice)

AXE ROOFING LLC, Plaintiff, v. FREDERICK W. HART; and THE CITY OF ARVADA, CITY MANAGER, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Department of Jefferson County, Colorado at 10:00 O’clock A.M., on the 6th day of April 2023, at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden, CO 80419-2040, phone number 303-271-6580. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID BY NOON THE DAY OF THE SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $18,419.75.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated October 31, 2022, and C.R.S. §38-38-101 et seq. by AXE ROOFING LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, the holder and current owner of a mechanic’s lien recorded on September 30, 2020 at 2020125471 and transcript of judgment recorded on June 29, 2021 at Rec No. 2021098185 and a transcript of judgment recorded on July 19, 2021 at Rec. No. 2021107728 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado. The above referenced liens are for the benefit of Axe Roofing LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company against real property legally described as follows: LOT 7, BLOCK 4, WOODLAND VALLEY FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.;

And also known as:7066 Wright Ct. Arvada, CO 80004

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

The attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Kate M. Leason, Reg No. 41025, Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, Colorado 802281011, 303.432.9999

Plaintiff: FIRST VILLA WEST TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation vs. Defendants: TERI ANN GROVE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., individually and solely as nominee for, COLDWELL BANKER HOME LOANS; and THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY

COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE AND NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO CURE AND RIGHTS

TO REDEEM

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Jefferson County District Court’s Order for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated October 20, 2022, and C.R.S. § 38-38-101 et seq., by First Villa West Townhouse Association (“Association”), the current holder of a statutory and contractual lien. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Villa West Townhouses Filing No. 1 recorded with the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder April 30, 1971 at Reception Number 417895 (“Declaration”). The Declaration, as recorded, establishes a lien for the benefit of First Villa West Townhouse Association, WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS legally described as follows:

Lot 69, Villa West Townhouses Filing No. 1, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado

Also known by street number as 8395 West Virginia Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80226 (“Property”).

The Property being foreclosed is all of the property encumbered by the Association’s lien. You are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the Property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes.

In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 10:00 A.M., on the 6th day of April 2023, at the Sheriff's Office Administration Building, located at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 1520, Golden, CO 80419; telephone number 303-2716580. At the sale, the Sheriff will sell the above described real property and improvements thereon to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in or to said real property in connection with this sale.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID BY NOON THE DAY OF THE SALE.

The name, address, and telephone number of the attorney representing the Plaintiff is: Kathryn Willard, #50236, Vial Fotheringham LLP, 12600 W. Colfax Ave. Ste. C200, Lakewood, CO 80215; telephone: 720-943-8811.

DATED at Jefferson County, Colorado, this 8th day of December 2022.

Sheriff of Jefferson County, Colorado Regina Marinelli, Sheriff

By: Sgt. Sean Joselyn, Deputy Sheriff Legal Notice No. 415601

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023 Published in: Golden Transcript Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401

Plaintiff: JOHN ROSS, v. Defendants: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado; DENVER MOUNTAIN PARK HOME COMPANY, a dissolved Colorado corporation; W.A. RHOADS and LEE HISTED, as the last known acting members of the Board of Directors of Denver Mountain Park Home Company; and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION.

Attorneys for Plaintiff Max S. Stich, #36782 Philip A. Goiran, #32325 Tiemeier & Stich, P.C. 1000 E. 16th Avenue Denver, CO 80218

Phone Number: (303) 531-0022

Fax Number: (303) 531-0021

E-mail: mstich@tslawpc.com agoiran@tslawpc.com

Case No.: 2022CV31269

THE

To the above-named Defendant(s) who claim or may claim an interest in the Property described in this action but whose identities are unknown after diligent efforts have been made to identify such persons.

You are summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of Plaintiff’s Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded without further notice.

This is an action seeking a determination by the Court and for an entry of a quiet title decree pursuant to C.R.C.P. 105, that Plaintiff John Ross is the owner of the following described real property situate in Jefferson County, Colorado:

West of the 6th P.M., County of Jefferson, State of Colorado; and more commonly known as 26215 Wild Flower Trail, Evergreen, CO 80439.

This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g) (2), C.R.C.P.

Dated: February 1, 2023.

Respectfully submitted, TIEMEIER & STICH, P.C.

/s/ Philip A. Goiran Philip A. Goiran, #32325

Legal Notice No. 415672

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: March 9, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice Case # 2022-074 Cert # 180281

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially LARRY M. HUSTON

11759 SE 91ST CIR

SUMMERFIELD, FL 34491

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 14TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2019, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to OUTREACH ASSETS LLC, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; S ½ LOT 15, N ½ LOT 16, N ½ LOT 30, S ½ LOT 31, BLOCK 54, MOUNTAIN PARK HOME, ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT A LOT 15, TRACT A LOT 16, TRACT B LOT 30, TRACT B LOT 31, BLOCK 54, MOUNTAIN PARK HOME, AKA: VACANT LAND, That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2018 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2018 that said real estate was taxed in the name of LARRY M. HUSTON the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 14, A.D. 2022; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, OUTREACH ASSETS LLC, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 22ND day of MAY at 5:00 P.M., A.D. 2023, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 23RD Day of JANUARY, A.D. 2023.

Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice No. 415607

First Publication: FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Final Publication: FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Case # 2022-086 Cert # 2006-01293

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially PATRIC GALVIN 36 BEAR DR EVERGREEN, CO 80439

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 25TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2007, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to CERISE ENTERPRISES L.L.C., Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; LOTS 289 TO 295 INCLUSIVE, LOTS 322 TO 327 INCLUSIVE, LOTS 329 TO 333 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 4, STANLEY PARK 1ST ADDITION, AKA: VACANT LAND, That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2006 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2006 that said real estate was taxed in the name of PATRIC GALVIN the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 25, A.D. 2010; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, CERISE ENTERPRISES L.L.C., lawful holder of said certificate, on the 30TH day of MAY at 5:00 P.M., A.D. 2023, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 30TH Day of JANUARY, A.D. 2023.

Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice No. 415452

First Publication: FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Final Publication: FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

TO: COLIN GUEST

You are notified that you have 10 days after publication for this notice of levy to file your claim of exemption with the District Court of Jefferson County, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401 in Case 2021CV30802 entitled: WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. v. COLIN GUEST $2,399.57 garnished at FIRSTBANK OF COLORADO, N.A., 12345 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215

Legal Notice No. 415717

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Public Notice

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Unincorporated Areas of Jefferson County, Colorado, Case No. 22-08-0273P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community.

These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

Legal Notice No. 415684

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

2022-089 Cert # 180163

To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially; BARNEY KATCHEN, BARNEY KATCHEN TRUST U/A/D OCTOBER 27, 1980, KBM COLORADO REVOCABLE TRUST, JAMES M. KATCHEN AND MARILYN BERNSTEIN, TRUSTEES, C/O JAMES M. KATCHEN

17992 E. PRINCETON PL AURORA, CO 80013

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 14TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2019, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to, COLORADO LAKEFRONT LLC, Assignor of, MICHAEL CHRIS LEACH LIVING TRUST, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; LOT 1, BLOCK 52, ASPEN PARK, UNIT 4, AKA: 26127 PRESSLER ST., VACANT LAND

That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2018 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2018 that said real estate was taxed in the name of KBM COLORADO REVOCABLE TRUST AND BARNEY KATCHEN, that the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 14, A.D. 2022; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, MICHAEL CHRIS LEACH LIVING TRUST, lawful holder of said certificate, on the 5TH day of JUNE at 5:00 P.M., A.D.2023, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 6TH Day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2023

Jerry DiTullio

Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice NO. 415722

First Publication: FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Final Publication: MARCH 3, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

Case # 2022-046 Cert # 170243

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 17TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2018, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to DAVID MARSTON, Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s

That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2017 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017 that said real estate was taxed in the name of MERRION FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 17, A.D. 2021; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, DAVID MARSTON., lawful holder of said certificate, on the 5TH day of JUNE at 5:00 P.M., A.D. 2023, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 6TH Day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2023.

Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice No. 415711 First Publication: FEBRUARY 16, 2023 Final Publication: MARCH 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice:

Mark Wolff, DC, LLC doing business as Green Mountain Chiropractic and Massage in Lakewood, Colorado will be disposing of paper patient files dated 1/1/2016 and older. If you have been a patient of this practice and would like a copy of your record, please provide a written request to Green Mountain Chiropractic and Massage, 215 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Ste. 420 no later than February 20, 2023. All unclaimed records will be destroyed on March 1, 2023.

First Publication: January 26, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

Case # 2022-083 Cert # 2009-01217

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession of Occupancy of the hereinafter Described land, Lot or Premises and to the Person in whose name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed and to all Person having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and, To Whom it May Concern, and more especially MARK ZIRINSKY 1870 S. NIAGARA WAY DENVER, CO 80224

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21ST day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2010, the then county Treasurer of the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado sold at public sale to CERISE ENTERPRISES L.L.C., Applicant, who has made demand for a Treasurer’s Deed for the following described real estate situated in the County of Jefferson and State of Colorado to wit; LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 12, WAH KEENEY PARK, AND THE SOUTH 1/3 OF LOTS 44 AND 45, BLOCK 5, WAH KEENEY PARK, ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT A LOT 44 AND TRACT A LOT 45, BLOCK 5, WAH KEENEY PARK, AKA: VACANT LAND, That said tax sale was made to satisfy the delinquent 2009 taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009 that said real estate was taxed in the name of JOSHUA TREE LANE LLC the statutory period of redemption expired OCTOBER 21, A.D. 2013; that the same has not been redeemed; that said property may be redeemed at any time before the Tax Deed is issued; that a Tax Deed will be issued to the said, CERISE ENTERPRISES L.L.C., lawful holder of said certificate, on the 30TH day of MAY at 5:00 P.M., A.D. 2023, unless the same has been redeemed on or before 5:00 P.M. of said date.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 30TH Day of JANUARY, A.D. 2023.

Jerry DiTullio Jefferson County Treasurer

Legal Notice: 415455

First Publication FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Final Publication FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Telecommunications Public Notice:

VB BTS II, LLC proposes the construction of a 58-ft above ground level (AGL) (63-ft AGL overall) stealth-monopine telecommunications tower and an associated tower compound facility to be located at 1365 S. Sheridan Blvd., in the City of Lakewood, within Jefferson County, CO (Jefferson County Parcel No. 49-241-20-002). VB BTS II, LLC seeks comments from all interested persons on any potential significant impact the proposed action could have on the quality of the human environment pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1307, including potential impacts to historic or cultural resources that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Please submit any written comments within 30 days of this notice’s first publication regarding the potential effects that the proposed tower may have on Historic Properties that are listed or eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places to: Tower Engineering Professionals, Inc. (Attn: George Swearingen) 326 Tryon Road, Raleigh, NC 27603 Telephone: (919) 661-6351 Fax: (919) 661-6350

JANUARY 2023 for each County affected.

2023CW3002 (16CW3102; 04CW251; 97CW207; 89CW169) TOWN OF CASTLE

ROCK, Attn: Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, (720) 733-6000, mmarlowe@crgov.com.. Serve all pleadings on: Madoline Wallace-Gross, Anthony J. Basile, Lyons Gaddis, P.C., P.O. Box 978, Longmont, CO 80502-0978, (303)776-9900, mwg@lyonsgaddis.com; abasile@lyonsgaddis.com.

APPLICATION FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE IN DOUGLAS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES.

2. Name of structure: Chatfield Reservoir 3. Describe the conditional water right including the following from the previous decrees:

3.1. Date of original decree, case no. and court: Case No. 89CW169, District Court, Water Division No. 1, entered on July 25, 1991. 3.2. Subsequent decrees awarding findings of diligence: Case No. 97CW207, District Court, Water Division No. 1, entered on January 7, 1998; Case No. 04CW251, District Court, Water Division No. 1, entered on August 3, 2010, and Case No. 16CW3102, entered on January 20, 2017. 3.3. Legal description of point of diversion: The reservoir formed by the Chatfield Dam, an existing structure located in Sections 6 and 7, Township 6 South, Range 68 West, of the 6th P.M., and in Section 1, Township 6 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M. The right abutment of Chatfield Dam is located in Sections 6 and 7, Township 6 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado. The left abutment of the dam is located in Section 1, Township 6 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M. in Jefferson County, Colorado. The point of diversion is depicted on the map attached hereto as EXHIBIT A. 3.4. Source of water: South Platte River and its tributaries 3.5. Appropriation date: November 6, 1989 3.6. Amount: 2,000 acre-feet, conditional 3.7. Uses: All municipal purposes 4. Integrated Water Supply System: Pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(B), the conditional storage water right is part of a single integrated water system owned and developed by Applicant. Applicant’s integrated water supply system consists of augmentation plans, appropriative rights of exchange, conditional and absolute water rights and non-tributary groundwater rights. 5. Provide a detailed outline of what has been done toward completion or for completion of the appropriation and application of water to a beneficial use as conditionally decreed, including expenditures: During the relevant diligence period, from January 2017 to January 2023, Applicant has incurred more than $86 million to conduct the following work specific to these conditional water rights, which are portions of Applicant’s integrated system, as that term is used in C.R.S. § 37-92-301(4)(b): 5.1. Purchased additional storage capacity in Chatfield Reservoir and paid assessments to the Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company, Inc. at a cost of approximately $4,136,850. 5.1.1. Associated legal and administrative costs totaled approximately $5,965. 5.1.2. As of 2023, Applicant owns 719 acre-feet of capacity in Chatfield Reservoir, with plans to exercise the option to acquire additional capacity up to 2,000 acre-feet of conditional storage. 5.2. Completed the following work related to the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility: 5.2.1. Designed and constructed the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility with a treatment capacity of 4 MGD at a cost of approximately $17,600,000.

5.2.2. Purchased and installed an additional Pall membrane equipment rack with a treatment capacity of 2 MGD at a cost of approximately $1,006,000. 5.2.3. Conducted a Plum Creek Water Purification Facility Planning Study with Jar testing at a cost of approximately $20,000.

5.2.4. Created a Basis of Design Report for the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility advanced treatment project (including biologically active carbon (BAC) filtration system) at a cost of approximately $87,000. 5.2.5. Hired consultants for negotiating and implementing contracts related to the advanced treatment project at a cost of approximately $25,000. 5.2.6. Completed pilot testing related to the advanced treatment project, including BAC filtration, as required by Colorado Department of Health and the Environment at a cost of approximately $200,000.

5.2.7. Began design of the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility’s advanced treatment at a cost of approximately $1,300,000. 5.2.8. Began construction of the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility’s advanced treatment at a cost of approximately $30,000,000.

5.2.9. Relocated generator from PS Miller Water Treatment Plant to Plum Creek Water Purification Facility at a cost of approximately $120,000.

5.2.10. Conducted an aquifer storage and recovery pilot study associated with Plum Creek Water Purification Facility at a cost of approximately $500,000. 5.3. Conducted studies, designed and constructed the expansion to Plum Creek Water Reclamation Authority’s Wastewater Treatment Plant at a cost of approximately $31,000,000. 5.4. Conducted legal and engineering work to determine whether to acquire certain senior water rights for use in Applicant’s municipal water system. 5.5. Began and/or continued to oppose applications that could injure Applicant’s water rights, including these water rights, in Case Nos. 16CW3138, 17CW3122, 17CW3176, 18CW3038, 18CW3039, 18CW3056, 18CW3066, 18CW3206, 18CW3232, 19CW3211, 19CW3253, 20CW3005, 20CW3031, 20CW3214, 21CW3022, 21CW3091, 21CW3193, 22CW3032, 22CW3103, and 22CW3111.

5.6. Filed applications in Case Nos. 17CW3044, 17CW3128, 17CW3161, 17CW3211, 19CW3030, 19CW3039, 19CW3042, 19CW3078, 19CW3229, 19CW3231, 19CW3232, 20CW3175, 21CW3046, 21CW3047, 21CW3109, 21CW3142, 21CW3185, 22CW3064, 22CW3145, 22CW3150 and 22CW3155.

6. Owners of Land upon which Structures are Located: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 9307 South Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128. WHEREFORE, Applicant respectfully requests the Court enter a decree finding that Applicant has exercised reasonable diligence during the diligence period and extending the conditional water right for an additional six-year period. The application is 5 pages, excluding the exhibit.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of MARCH 2023 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

Legal Notice No.415734

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

Public Notice

AAA Discount Storage will exercise its right of disposition, disposal, or destruction on March 09, 2023 of property Abandoned by Victor Logan, Kristen Howell, Jonathan Hernandez, Sergio Garcia, Taylor Clark, Siara Hegwood.

Legal Notice No. 415713

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: February 23 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Sale of Lien Property Notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held on 2/22/2023 at 12:00 p.m. at 5965 Sheridan Blvd., Jefferson County, City of Arvada, Colorado. The Attic Self Storage will sell to satisfy the lien on property stored at 5965 Sheridan Blvd., Arvada, Colorado 80003 by the following persons: No. 450David Jimenez 4344 Quivas St, Denver, CO 80211

No. 458Stephen Castaneda 4420 Perry St, Denver, CO 80212 No. 624Amber Ore P.O. Box 745574, Arvada, CO 80006

No. 719Brian Collins 7047 W 62nd Pl, Arvada, CO 80003

Misc. household and other

This notice is being published on 2/9/2023 and 2/16/2023 in the newspaper in accordance with C.R.S. Sect. 38-21.5-101 (Colorado Law.) This sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party.

Contact: The Attic Self Storage -- 303-456-2882

Legal Notice No.: 415671

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Geraldine Ann Schiel, aka Geraldine A.Schiel, aka Gerri A. Schiel, aka Gerri Schiel, Deceased Case Number: 22PR514

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson, County, Colorado or on or before June 15, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Estate of Arlene Mae Wunsch, Arlene Wunsch Deceased Case Number: 23PR044

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lynette Wunsch, Personal Representative 7756 Oak Street Arvada, CO 80005

Legal Notice No. 415708

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Beverly L. Rollag, a/k/a Beverly Lou Rollag, Deceased Case Number 2023 PR 30118

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Linda Sue Goerke, Personal Representative C/O Joyner & Fewson, P.C. 3100 Arapahoe Ave. Ste. 410 Boulder, CO 80303

Legal Notice No. 415721

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Edwards Simmons, a/k/a James E Simmons, Deceased Case Number: 23 PR 30011

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 30 2023, or the claims may be forever barred. William Beins, Personal Representative 9612 W. 75th Avenue Arvada, Colorado 80005

Legal Notice No. 415742

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice District Court Jefferson County, Colorado 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, Colorado 80401

In the Matter of the Estate of: DUANE STELTZ

Attorney: Charles J. Vanstrom, Esq., Charles J. Vanstrom, P.C. P.O. Box 40216, Denver, Colorado 80204-2016 Phone Number: 303-404-3504

E-mail: charles@charlesjvanstrompc.com

Case Number: 2022PR31488 Division 11

NOTICE OF HEARING WITHOUT APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO C.R.P.P. 24

****** Attendance at this hearing is not required or expected. *******

To all interested persons:

A hearing without appearance on Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative is set at the following date, time, and location:

Date: Friday, March 10, 2023

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80401

***** IMPORTANT NOTICE*****

Any interested person wishing to object to the requested action set forth in the attached motion/ petition and proposed order must file a written objection with the court on or before the hearing and must furnish a copy of the objection to the person requesting the court order. JDF 722 (Objection form) is available on the Colorado Judicial Branch website (www.courts.state.co.us). If no objection is filed, the court may take action on the motion/petition without further notice or hearing. If any objection is filed, the objecting party must, within 14 days after filing the objection, contact the court to set the objection for an appearance hearing. Failure to timely set the objection for an appearance hearing as required will result in further action as the court deems appropriate.

Legal Notice No. 415686

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lynn D. McKissack, deceased Case Number: 2023PR30075

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 02, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

J. Clifford McKissack

Personal Representative 8300 Garland Drive Arvada, Colorado 80005

Legal Notice No. 415616

First publication: February 02, 2023

Last publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Zetta Rae Scheel, aka Zetta R. Scheel, aka Zetta Scheel, Deceased

Case Number 2023 PR 30102

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado or on or before June 10, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brandon B. Houtchens Attorney for Personal Representative,

Legal Notice No. 415729

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mary Sandra Mildenberger, aka Mary S. Mildenberger, aka Mary Mildenberger, aka M Mildenberger, aka MS Mildenberger, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR47

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

John K. Mildenberger

Personal Representative

5133 Zinnia Street Arvada. Colorado 80002

Legal Notice No. 415709

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Alton W. Cowan, aka Alton Walter Cowan, Deceased

Case Number: 2023PR30034

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

David H. Cowan, Personal Representative

c/o Pearman Law Firm

4195 Wadsworth Blvd. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Legal Notice No. 415583

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robyn Joan Marie Hodson, a/k/a Robyn J. Hodson, a/k/a Robyn Hodson, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30077

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brady McFarland & Lord, LLC

Attorney to the Personal Representative 6870 W. 52nd Ave, Suite 103 Arvada, CO 80002

Legal Notice No. 415626

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Christa Dorothea Katzenmeier, also known as Christa D. Katzenmeier, Deceased Case Number 2023PR30113

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Jefferson County, Colorado Probate Court on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael Katzenmeier, Co-Personal Representative 7829 W. Fremont Ave. Littleton, CO 80128

Karin Ginther, Co-Personal Representative 8026 S. Langdale Ct. Aurora, CO 80016

Legal Notice No. 415726

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jerry Wunsch, Deceased

Case Number: 23PR43

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Scott Wunsch, Personal Representative 7756 Oak Street Arvada, CO 80005

Legal Notice No. 415666

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jo Ann Gilbert, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR056

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to: District Court, Jefferson County 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401 on or before June 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

of Melvin W. Koeltzow,

Melvin Wilbur Koeltzow,

Melvin Koeltzow,

Mel Koeltzow, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30061

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado or on or before June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Douglas M. Koeltzow Personal Representative 14915 Lyons Ridge Drive Morrison, CO 80465

Legal Notice No. 415640

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert W. Patten, also known as Robert Wendell Patten, Robert Patten, and Robert W. Patten. Sr., Deceased Case Number:2023PR30126

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado or on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard R. Patten, Personal Representative 4540 Sumac Lane Littleton, CO 80123

Legal Notice No. 415732

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of PAMELA SIBLEY WHITEHILL, aka PAMELA S. WHITEHILL, aka PAMELA WHITEHILL, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030090

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Jefferson County District Court on or before June 27, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

John M. Whitehill, Personal Representative 5700 S. Benton Circle Littleton, CO 80123

Legal Notice No. 415458

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of THERESA A. BUNNELL, also known as THERESA ANN BUNNELL, aka THERESA BUNNELL and TERRY BUNNELL, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30089

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

David L. Bunnell, Personal Representative 6734 S. Queen Court Littleton, CO 80127

Cole Gilbert, Personal Representative

c/o Law Office of Byron K. Hammond, LLC 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 960 Denver, CO 80246

Legal Notice No. 415730

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William Rory Matthews, a/k/a William R. Matthews, a/k/a W. Rory Matthews, a/k/a Rory Matthews, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31371

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Theresa M. Moore Attorney for the Personal Representative Mary Marta Matthews 333 W. Hampden Ave., Ste. 420-G Englewood, CO 80110

Legal Notice No. 415665

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Gary Lawrence Basher, a.k.a. Gary L. Basher, a.k.a. Gary Basher, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30158

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Broomfield County, Colorado on or before June 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Nancy E. Basher, Personal Representative 16350 Handies Way Broomfield, CO 80023

Legal Notice No. 415670

First Publication: February 9, 2023 Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Estate of Norman James Van Esselstine, a/k/a, Norman J Van Esselstine, Deceased Case Number: 23 PR 30010

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Morgen Van Esselstine, Co-Personal Representative c/o Flatiron Legal Advisors, LLC 3393 Iris Ave., Suite 110 Boulder, CO 80301 Legal Notice No. 415599

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before May 9, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Timothy L Price, Personal Representative 11124 W Coco Place Littleton CO 80127

Legal Notice No. 415589

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of NORBERT JOSEPH MEVERDEN, A/K/A NORBERT JOSEPH JAMES MEVERDEN, A/K/A NORBERT MEVERDEN, A/K/A NORBERT J. MEVERDEN, Deceased Case Number 22PR31222

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before 6/9/20239, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ronald Meverden, Personal Representative 765 Penn Court, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

Legal Notice No. 415662

First Publication: February 9, 2023

Last Publication: February 23, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Charles Shelton Mandril, a/k/a Charles S. Mandril, a/k/a Charles Mandril, a/k/a Chuck Mandril, a/k/a Chaz Mandril, a/k/a Chuck Casman, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30127

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Chantel M. Benish

Personal Representative c/o Kelly S. Hansen Hansen Law LLC 117 Main Ave., P.O. Box 400 Akron, CO 80720 (970) 345-2219

Legal Notice No. 415724

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Golden Transcript PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Charlotte May Boness, Deceased Case Number: 23PR073

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Wendy L Browne, Personal Representative 11536 W. 26th Place Lakewood, Colorado 80215

Legal Notice No. 415727

First Publication: February 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 2, 2023

Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ROBERT R. GOUGH, A/K/A ROBERT RAY GOUGH, A/K/A ROBERT GOUGH, A/K/A BOB RAY GOUGH A/K/A BOB R. GOUGH AND BOB GOUGH, Deceased Case Number 23 PR 30050

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to

the Personal Representative or to the DISTRICT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, on or before June 6, 2023 or the claims may be forever barred.

Bryan Ray Gough, Personal Representative 720 Partridge Circle Golden, CO 80403

Legal Notice No. 415593

First Publication: February 2, 2023

Last Publication: February 16, 2023 Publisher: Golden Transcript Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of BETTY MAUS, Deceased Case Number 23 PR 30044

All persons having claims against the

of James Vincent Piro

James

Piro, a/k/a James Piro

James Vincent Piro Jr a/k/a James V Piro Jr, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 30132

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before June 16, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

Meghan Piro Personal Representative c/o Zisman, Ingraham & Mong, P.C. 8480 East Orchard Rd., Ste. 2500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 415738

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